2001 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux

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2001 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, BordeauxBreathtakingly complex and vibrant nose of lightly burnt creme brulee, white peaches, apricots, mustard seed and gorgeous light new oak heralds the way to the most magnificent mouth filling essence. With the texture of melted butter and a perfect balance of precision acidity, it feels as fresh, zingy and exciting as any wine you can imagine with a concentration you can't imagine. Total nectar. If the nose and the palate aren't enough to blow you away

The 2001 Le Pin is hands down one of the finest wines that Jacques Thienpont has made

The balance between power and finesse

it opens to reveal some smoke and oyster-shell umami notes

it has evolved into to open into a superb Port

The palate is energetic and vivacious with good acidity and weight of fruit – sprightly even

firm tannin that provide a rigid backbone

35% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier and undergoing lees ageing for eight months to create toasted brioche flavours in the final wine

Lynch Bages etc) has given more attention to in recent years

Vibrant and fresh

For those interested

000 cases were made this year

Recent bottles suggest that it may close up for several years