Château d'Yquem, 1er C Sup. Sauternes - 2021

The colour is astonishingly intense for a Yquem in limbo, with really pronounced gold highlights, indicating extraordinary concentration. This is immediately confirmed on the nose, with an intensity of fragrance that we have never before experienced in such a young Yquem: the notes of dried apricot and truffle are sensational and memorable. Then comes dried fruit, beggar's wort and exotic fruit (dried mango, papaya, passion fruit). On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but not overpowering, thanks to the magic of botrytis, which gives it a transcendent smoothness, softness and finesse of texture. There's also that delightful dried apricot flavour, which is perhaps the hallmark of Sauvignons in this vintage. This is confirmed on the palate with a flavour that is as candied as it is fresh, and a lingering acidity of the finest effect, which immediately invites you to have another glass. Its length is that of the greatest vintages, and even after drinking it or spitting it out, it lingers for many seconds, not to say minutes. It will go down in history!