2001 Chateau d'Yquem Spanish and a silky

and a silky

made from 100% Grenache

this mountain wine is 100% barrel-fermented and given nearly two months in oak

This vintage begins with a gorgeous

2001 Chateau d'Yquem Spanish and a silky"The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut like scents. In the mouth, it is full bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser like focus by refreshing acidity. This large scaled, youthful Yquem