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Yquem 1940

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac
ColourSweet White
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

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Tasting Notes

Recorked in 1991. A fairly decent vintage led to an Yquem of very good quality, now showing some un-Yquem-like grapefruit and floral notes. Quite harmonious, of medium sweetness, it's a lovely wine to drink now.

88
Per-Henrik Mansson, WineSpectator.com, May 1999
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