2007 d'Yquem
By Chateau d'Yquem
2007 d'Yquem from Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
The 2007 vintage of the iconic d'Yquem from Chateau d'Yquem requires a particular articulation to convey its brilliance. This exceptional season in Sauternes yielded wines that not only embody the quintessential virtues of this fabled appellation but also present nuances reflective of the climatic idiosyncrasies of the year.
An Illustrious Vintage with Investment Charm
As collectors and enthusiasts converge on the storied liquid gold from Sauternes, a strategic eye is often cast toward vintages with singular prowess. The 2007 d'Yquem certainly merits this attention, offering what connoisseurs may find an investable asset as much for its depth of character as for its storied provenance. Chateau d'Yquem has long been heralded as a stalwart of fine wine investment, and the 2007 reinforces this status.
2007: A Testament to Nature's Benevolence
The 2007 vintage stands apart from its brethren due to a series of favourable meteorological events. A cool spring followed by a warm summer set a propitious stage before an ideal onset of the noble rot, botrytis cinerea, which this particular year led to a wine with remarkable balance and structure. The result? A d'Yquem that is rife with aromatic complexity.
From the glass emerges a symphony of intoxicating aromas - apricot preserves, candied ginger and saffron are underpinned by a reverent touch of oak. On the palate, the 2007 d'Yquem from Chateau d'Yquem expresses a kaleidoscope of quince, honeyed citrus and warm brioche, revealing layers upon layers as it unfolds towards a persistent, elegantly poised finish.
In summary, for those seeking to diversify their collection with a top-tier Sauternes that beautifully articulates an extraordinary year, the 2007 d'Yquem from Chateau d'Yquem stands among select vintages that not only inspire grandeur in taste but also possess latent potential as a keystone for fine wine portfolios.Market price (USD)
$3,200.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
145.56
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted single blind against its peers. Under blind conditions, the Yquem 2007 shines like a diamond. Nevertheless, it is initially rather taciturn on the nose, eventually opening up beautifully with touches of lemon curd, Mirabelle, and clear honey. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine definition and there seems to be a great deal of energy and vigor dispensed for your pleasure. There is such race and nervosity, and then that finish just purrs with harmony and focus. This Yquem feels just so alive and vivacious, yet there is an effortless quality here that is unmatched by its peers. Tasted January 2011.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #199 February 2012
Pale to medium gold colored, the 2007 d'Yquem delivers powerful scents of tropical fruits—dried mangoes and pineapple paste—accented by acacia honey, toasted almonds and woodsmoke with hints of chalk dust, kettle corn and lime blossom. The palate reveals one of those vintages that shape-shifts into an apparently drier style than it is, largely thanks to its uber-racy backbone of freshness and layered mineral-inspired flavors, finishing with a regal, satin-textured savoriness. Difficult to resist now, this will be one of those Rip Van Winkle vintages that can be predicted to cellar not just for decades but for generations. For number crunchers: 14.2% alcohol, 137 grams per liter residual sugar, and total acidity is 3.7 grams per liter H2SO4.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2019