100 points International Wine Report: "The 2013 Château d'Yquem is simply magical, and has reached the limits of perfection in this vintage. 2013 was a growing season that saw a great amount of rain in the spring, followed by a near perfect summer with cool weather in September. These conditions allowed the fruit to retain its freshness, while achieving optimal ripeness, resulting in the perfect balance of sweet and fresh, making this simply impossible to resist. As this opens, it instantly dazzles with incredible aromas consisting of fresh white flowers, honey, ginger and marzipan. On the palate this offers beautifully complex flavors of crème brûlée, bananas foster, vanilla cream, tangerine rind, and an impressive rich, concentrated mouthfeel leading to the exceedingly long, multidimensional finish. There looks to be serious aging potential in this truly great wine, which will be celebrated for years to come. Drink: 2020-2050. (Oct 2016)"
98 points Wine Spectator: "Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed by incredibly juicy mirabelle plum, green fig, and glazed pear and peach flavors. As big as this is, there are still plenty of honeysuckle, quinine and chamomile notes kicking the finish into yet another gear. This has purity and length to burn, with decades more to go. Best from 2020 through 2050."
98 points James Suckling: "Bright aromas of sliced mangoes, papaya, botrytis, and lemon follow through to a full body. Medium sweet with a phenolic palate that gives the wine structure and beauty. Electric acidity and freshness combined with impressive energy and length. A strict selection was made. 40% of the production was destined to the grand vin. About 80,000 bottles made. This is 70% semillion and 30% sauvignon blanc. Better in 2018. (2/10/16)"
98 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Everything you want in a sweet wine is here. The vibrant acidity, layers of ripe and overripe tropical fruit, ladles of honey and freshness in the finish, which just keeps on going. (7/6/17)"
98 points (19/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "A magnificent Yquem, starting with aromas of orange marmalade and generous notes of fresh pineapple. The palate develops gradually. Very well balanced with a pronounced but never overpowering sweetness. Superb. (2015)"
96-98 points Wine Enthusiast: "The beautifully aromatic, honeyed scent leads into flavors of bitter orange and honey, along with extreme freshness. Notes of white peach and Rocha pear give richness to a wine that is not huge, but wonderfully balanced. (Mar 2014)"
97 points Falstaff (4/18/14).
96 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "The 2013 d'Yquem is open and demonstrative, evoking aromas of apricot, saffron, musk, spices and exotic fruits, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and deep palate paving the way to a perfectly controlled power. The finish is animated with bright acids and a sappy, fleshy texture typical of Yquem’s clay terroirs, and while it may stand in the shadow of its Bordeaux vintage red counterpart, whose reputation has been somewhat wanting, this Sauternes deserves of praise in its own right. Drink: 2023-2060. (Oct 2023)"
98 points Wine Spectator: "Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed by incredibly juicy mirabelle plum, green fig, and glazed pear and peach flavors. As big as this is, there are still plenty of honeysuckle, quinine and chamomile notes kicking the finish into yet another gear. This has purity and length to burn, with decades more to go. Best from 2020 through 2050."
98 points James Suckling: "Bright aromas of sliced mangoes, papaya, botrytis, and lemon follow through to a full body. Medium sweet with a phenolic palate that gives the wine structure and beauty. Electric acidity and freshness combined with impressive energy and length. A strict selection was made. 40% of the production was destined to the grand vin. About 80,000 bottles made. This is 70% semillion and 30% sauvignon blanc. Better in 2018. (2/10/16)"
98 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Everything you want in a sweet wine is here. The vibrant acidity, layers of ripe and overripe tropical fruit, ladles of honey and freshness in the finish, which just keeps on going. (7/6/17)"
98 points (19/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "A magnificent Yquem, starting with aromas of orange marmalade and generous notes of fresh pineapple. The palate develops gradually. Very well balanced with a pronounced but never overpowering sweetness. Superb. (2015)"
96-98 points Wine Enthusiast: "The beautifully aromatic, honeyed scent leads into flavors of bitter orange and honey, along with extreme freshness. Notes of white peach and Rocha pear give richness to a wine that is not huge, but wonderfully balanced. (Mar 2014)"
97 points Falstaff (4/18/14).
96 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "The 2013 d'Yquem is open and demonstrative, evoking aromas of apricot, saffron, musk, spices and exotic fruits, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and deep palate paving the way to a perfectly controlled power. The finish is animated with bright acids and a sappy, fleshy texture typical of Yquem’s clay terroirs, and while it may stand in the shadow of its Bordeaux vintage red counterpart, whose reputation has been somewhat wanting, this Sauternes deserves of praise in its own right. Drink: 2023-2060. (Oct 2023)"
| Product SKU | 355750 |
| Producer | d'Yquem |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | Sauternes/Barsac |
| Varietal | Sémillon |
| Designation | First Growth|Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 375ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc |
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