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March Special - Chateau Yquem Blanc "Y d Ygrec"
1. Chateau Y d Ygrec Blanc 2011
Ch. Yquem Blanc (only 12 bottles in stock)
James Suckling Rating: 94 points
Wine Spectator Rating: 94 points
WM Rating: 95 points
Special $1295/bottle (HK Market price $1680/b)
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Tasting Note:
The Y (Ygrec) is made up of about 70 percent sauvignon blanc, which provides a core of acidity, while the balance is made up of the wonderfully aromatic Semillon. The wine has 7g of residual sugar, (compared to 130g or so for Yquem) but doesn’t taste sweet on the palate. Usually, the sauvignon is picked in the first half of September while the Semillon comes in about two weeks later. That’s how it played out in 2009 and 2010. But in 2011, which had a warm spring but a cooler summer, the harvest moved up with the sauvignon being picked in August maintaining the customary two-week lead on the Semillon. Interestingly, the alcohol of the finished wine fell to 14% in 2011 from 15% the year prior. It used to be 100% new oak barrels but that has changed and now it is 70% old barrels, used once for Yquem. There is some batonnage over the 10 months or so in barrel. Production is usually around 10,000 bottles.
As to the wines in the glass, my preferred order of the Ygrecs was clear: 2011, 2009, 2010. The 2010 to me had a lot of richness, but, interestingly it was the only vintage of the three to see no new wood, only one-year-old barrels from Yquem. While it is a big and showy wine, ultimately, I found it to lack the balance of the others with a slightly hot finish. The 2009 hails from the “perfect” vintage: aside from an alluring and telltale vaguely honeyed note on the nose (there is a touch of botrytis in the wine) and gorgeous peachy notes, it had a better balance with higher acidity and an opulent, elegant finish. The 2011 has a nose akin to other dry white Bordeaux (with a touch of honey), but had the most lively acidity of the trio, which give the wine a greater vitality, and a layered finish. It paired terrifically with food.
2.Chateau Fontenelles 2011
Corbieres (Only 60 bottles in stock)
2012年 比利時布魯賽爾葡萄酒大賽 - 金奬
Convours Mondial de Bruxelles - Gold Medal
WM Rating: 95+ points
Buy 6 bottles - Special $158/bottle
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Grape: 55% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 20% Carignan and Mourvedre.
Tasting Note:
This blend, dominated by 55% syrah, will take you straight to the south of France. It really shows off the ripe, floral side of the variety with pronounced violets and candied violets, and beguiling sweet black berry and black raspberry character. The palate is fullish and framed by dusty tannins, while peppery flavours take over on the long finish. Tame the rustic edge with some protein and decant one hour before serving. (Drink Now to 2018) Barvo!!
3.Chateau Rieussec 2001
Sauternes (Half Bottle Size) Last 18 bottles in stock
WM Rating: 100 points
James Suckling Rating: 100 points
Wine Spectator Rating: 100 points,
Falstaff Magazin Rating: 99 points,
R.Parker Rating: 99 points,
Decanter Rating: 19/20 points
Buy 6 bottles - Special $690/bottle (Free delivery) (HK Market price $980/b)
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Tasting Note:
A monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70-75-second finish, this amazing Sauternes will be drink now to 2035. Barvo!!
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