Description
"Spring 2021 put winegrowers to the test by confronting them with all the risks inherent in winegrowing: frost, hail and mildew. Thankfully, Yquem’s unique geographical location helped to preserve its great terroirs. From June to September, the grapes benefited from cool weather and moderate drought periods, bestowing the wines with superb acidity. Then the Botrytis cinerea miracle came into play! Two rainy spells in mid-September and early October were conducive to the spread of noble rot throughout the vineyards, while a magnificent three-week window of fine weather marked by cool, dry and sunny conditions slowly concentrated the grapes. This optimum weather allowed the harvest to unfold in complete serenity, in three successive passes, between 30 September and 30 October. The full aromatic profile of Botrytis cinerea was thus revealed in what can be described as an incredibly pure vintage." - Chateau d'Yquem
"Dreamy, subtle aromas of dried fruit such as apricots and mangoes, but also fresh lemons and pears. Then there are caramel and tart tatin undertones with some bananas, pineapple, tangerines and other tropical fruit. Full-bodied, yet it remains vivid and compact, giving it a lightness even though it is really structured. The tannins are throughout the palate but blend in perfectly, giving it a solid presence, like a a diamond. It’s tight at the end, but you know that it will linger for ages, with a lightly chewy and intellectual finish. Touches of sweetness, cloves and bitterness to make it interesting. Dynamic. About 54,000 bottles made. Relatively small harvest. 148 g/L residual sugar." - 100 Points James Suckling
