"This is an outstanding Yquem, but I have been plagued by bad bottles in tastings, which I hope is only attributable to poor storage and handling. The top bottles exhibit plenty of ripe, concentrated tropical fruit and botrytis. Full bodied, deep golden in color, with a spicy, caramel, toasted roti, fat flavor, this big, rich wine is developing quickly for an Yquem."(92pts RP)

1971

2 bottles

2bn, 2lbsl

Sauternes

Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.

$700 - 1,100