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Wine Description
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...
Vintage 1940
1940 was a warm year which produced a decent vintage. In spite of the drought, the vines survived and the hot sunrays promoted a good harvest.
The flowering period started in early june and the fruits started to ripen early in Bourgogne, producing subtle and fine red wines.
In Bordeaux, well-balanced, harmonious red wines were produced. The 1940 vintage proves to be better than the 1939.
Some very successful bottles were produced ...