Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 (375ml) Sforzato della Valtellina

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 (375ml) Sforzato della ValtellinaThe history of Chteau dYquem is like a novel, an epic saga full of events and colourful personalities spanning more than four centuries. Chteau dYquem was almost English. During the Middle Ages, in fact, the estate belonged to the King of England, who was also Duke of Aquitaine at the time. In 1453, southwest France was once again brought under the dominion of the French crown by Charles VII and has stayed French ever since. A century and a half

Lots of flowers

This is 70% semillion and 30% sauvignon

Too many producers bottle Viognier as a cloying

It's a gorgeous 2022 that should benefit from just a few years in the cellar and evolve gracefully over the following 15+ years

and fragrant wild herbs on the finish hinting at sage and spearmint

Rating: 93+

and Petite Sirah

this has energy and life but remaining refined and elegant

This nearly 200-acre estate lies in the south of the Margaux appellation

A century and a half later

This is a ripe and rich style of wine with long velvety finish

Medium-bodied