Lot 308
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1997 (6) WA 95
Lot 308 Details
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1997
Sauternes. Premier Cru Supérieur
u. 6 x bn. 3 x scraped labels. 5 x marked labels. 1 x stained label. 2 x scuffed capsules.
A vintage of exceptional weather, 1997 was a relatively warm, drought vintage equating to a very slow onset of botrytis this year. The warm temperatures contributed plenty of sweetness, while light rains late in the season finally spurred the spread of noble rot, making for a potentially very good Sauternes vintage in the end. However, strict selection was critical, ultimately allowing d'Yquem to craft an impressive wine well above the vintage’s standard. Drink: 2019-2044 WA 95