Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Azienda Agricola Verdi Paolo and bruised yellow apple fruit

and bruised yellow apple fruit

with great persistence and volume

pastry-like tannin texture and is gently grainy and layered

A blend of 90% cabernet sauvignon

Dense and full-bodied with creamy tannins and deep core of ripe

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Azienda Agricola Verdi Paolo and bruised yellow apple fruitThis is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange and kumquat. Some marmalade, too. Smooth, glossy texture with flavors of grilled orange, dried apricot and an exceptionally long finish with a powerful, driving push to the end. A flicker of toasty oak influence arrives late, but this wine has