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Auction archive: Lot number 605

Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1986

Auction 08.03.2002
8 Mar 2002
Estimate
US$2,600 - US$3,500
Price realised:
US$4,830
Auction archive: Lot number 605

Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1986

Auction 08.03.2002
8 Mar 2002
Estimate
US$2,600 - US$3,500
Price realised:
US$4,830
Beschreibung:

Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1986 Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 604 - 605 "With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 d'Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are d'Yquem enthusiasts had claimed the 1986 d'Yquem was the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. However, after the release of the 1988 they concluded that the 1988 surpassed even the 1986. The 1986's enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, its breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably elegant d'Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years." Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Issue 88, 8/23/93 1 dozen bottles per lot

Auction archive: Lot number 605
Auction:
Datum:
8 Mar 2002
Auction house:
Christie's
New York, Rockefeller Center
Beschreibung:

Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1986 Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 604 - 605 "With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 d'Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are d'Yquem enthusiasts had claimed the 1986 d'Yquem was the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. However, after the release of the 1988 they concluded that the 1988 surpassed even the 1986. The 1986's enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, its breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably elegant d'Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years." Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Issue 88, 8/23/93 1 dozen bottles per lot

Auction archive: Lot number 605
Auction:
Datum:
8 Mar 2002
Auction house:
Christie's
New York, Rockefeller Center
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