CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1966
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1966
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1966

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1966

Wine 1966 1er Cru Classé Supérieur  Bordeaux Sauternes
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89 / 100
Franck Dubourdieu September - 2007
Franck Dubourdieu
85 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate January - 1982
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
The 1966 is a very good wine, but for Yquem it is mediocre. Not nearly as rich and intense as one would expect, this wine is still big, a trifle clumsy, and too oaky, but enjoyable.
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84 / 100
Wine Spectator May - 1999
Wine Spectator
( 05-1999) Not totally clean as it shows some gray rotcorkiness on the nose, but there is also some orange marmalade, honey and spice character in this wine. Turns quite woody, with lots of caramel that suggests a bit of oxidation.Yquem vertical. Drink now. (PM)
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4 / 5
Michael Broadbent September - 1999
Michael Broadbent
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Autre
Couleur ambrée. Nez de fruits confits accompagnés par des arômes tertiaires très agréables. Le vin est racé avec une bonne densité. Il bénéficie d'un vieillissement "positif" et d'une douceur équilibrée. La finale est encore très fraîche avec des notes de menthe et d'orange amère. Le soutien alcoolique n'est pas discret. C'est un Yquem d'excellent niveau qui atteint tranquillement son summum.
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Vintage Wine  1966
Classification Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé Supérieur 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Sauternes
Colour Sweet white wine
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château d'Yquem
Château d'Yquem
Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem is an absolute benchmark among great sweet wines and occupies a unique place in the wine history of Bordeaux. Located in the heart of the Sauternes appellation, the estate benefits from exceptional terroir and microclimate that favor the development of botrytis cinerea. In the official 1855 classification, Château d'Yquem obtained an unparalleled status by being consecrated Premier Cru Supérieur, a unique distinction among the grands crus classés.

The identity of Château d'Yquem is based on extreme rigor at every stage of production: very low yields, successive selective harvests and rigorous selection of grapes. Long the property of the Lur Saluces family, the estate has belonged to the LVMH group since 1997, which has chosen to preserve the technical independence and historical standards of the château.

In great years, Château d'Yquem produces legendary vintages, such as Château d'Yquem 1908, Château d'Yquem 1921, Château d'Yquem 1945, Château d'Yquem 1949, Château d'Yquem 1967, Château d'Yquem 2009, demonstrating an exceptional aging capacity that can extend over several decades, or even beyond.

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