Chateau D'Yquem

Chateau d'Yquem is unquestionably one of the finest and most highly sought after dessert wines in the world. In the famous 1855 classification, Chateau d'Yquem was the only wine to be accorded the rank of Grand Premier Cru. Even the top Bordeaux red wine producers, such as Lafite and Latour, were simply classed as Premier Crus. Only one glass of wine per vine is produced at d'Yquem after a painstaking harvest and severe selection in the winery.

Yquem 1984 Yquem symbolises the finest expression of a wine, its mystery and magic and its rigour. This monument to the history of wine impresses and inspires by the simple mention of its name. Inaccessible wine of the gods, it condescends to leave us a taste of paradise in this 1984. A garden of Eden; honey, pineapple, citrus and fruit aromas, with roasted and grilled notes. As smooth as cashmere or silk, with hints of spice and freshness, ready for eternity, full and endless. Divine. Grape variety: Sémillon Drink or keep: Delicious now but perfect for many years' ageing Delicious with: Suprême au chocolat Serve: Open one hour before tasting and serve chilled at 10°C Well this was one of the rare, good wine from the vintage of my birth year. My birth year was a pretty dry year, so it is in my interest to get a 1984's Chateau D'Yquem. When I get my first 'divine' sip, I will blog it. If any of you have had their hands on this, then tell me about it and make me jealous. Cheers.