1966 Yquem
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Rich, decadent but still remarkably energetic and fresh for over 50 years of age. Always a real pleasure to encounter perfect bottles of Yquem. Whilst not reputed as a great vintage, this showed just how well this famous Sauternes is capable of ageing.
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Robert Parker
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Orange amber. Intense, jewelly nose. Very pure! Wonderfully mellifluous texture with an undertow of lime marmalade. Lots of intense fruit. Really very good! Just slightly lighter than the 1967. But a real pleasure. (JR)
The 1966 is a very good wine, but for Yquem it is mediocre. Not nearly as rich and intense as one would expect, this wine is still big, a trifle clumsy, and too oaky, but enjoyable. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 1/82.
About the producer
The undisputed finest sweet wine in the world, Château d'Yquem is the only Premier Cru Supérieur estate in Sauternes, classified in 1855. With a long history stretching back to the Middle Ages, the château is entwined with that of the Lur-Saluces family – who remain involved today.