Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'The '83 Yquem retains that Barsac-like bouquet with hints of barley sugar, quince, honey and a touch of marmalade. It has very fine definition and a greater sense of exuberance than hitherto encountered. The palate is very intense, superb vibrant acidity, great sense of tension with honey, marmalade, creme-brulee and apricots. This maybe the best Yquem '83 that I have tasted; the length extraordinary with an almost petrolly finish.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Dec 2008)

'Deep apricot colour. Exotic nose of dried tropical fruit - mango? Gorgeous, full bodied, delightfully middle aged, between youthful and embryonic, and fully blown. Long and powerful though a drying hint of dried apple peel on the finish. 20 and still a long way to go.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 20/20 (Apr 2002)