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  • Country ranking ?

    1 698
  • Producer ranking ?

    110
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now
  • Food Pairing

    Salads

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The Story

The pleasure derived from tasting Yquem is difficult to describe.

It offers a myriad of well-balanced, complex flavours that generate even more harmonies over time. The impression that remains is reminiscent of a quote from Frédéric Dard "the silence that follows a piece by Mozart, in which the listener remains suffused with the music". This reflects the fact that Château d'Yquem stays on the palate for a remarkable long time, providing a u...

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Wine Information

A year 1931 with fairly regular weather until late June, but that went off the rails from July to September, with heavy rains and glacially cold temperatures, vine diseases, and even hail on the 6th of August. The rain stopped on the 18th of September, but only a barrels' worth of wine managed to reach 20° potential alcohol. Not a success, despite 39 days of intense work.

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Written Notes

The 1931 d’Yquem, picked between September 22 and November 5, is burnished deep amber in color. Initially there is quite a pungent adhesive scent on the nose, chaperoned by a whiff of swimming pool, a trait often found on old Sauternes and particularly off-vintages. With continued aeration the 1931 reveals faint aromas of satsuma and stewed apricot, plus hints of white mushroom in the background. The palate is surprisingly lovely – well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is by no means a complex d’Yquem, and it is clearly short in persistence, yet it still offers enjoyment. There is no sign of gray rot, while the wine has retained satisfying freshness. While not the greatest d’Yquem by a long shot, the 1931 far exceeds expectations and deserves a salute.

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Origin

Sauternes, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Below Average

Value For Money

Poor

Investment potential

Below Average

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Glass time

2h
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