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    1983, Yquem

    95.6

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    Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
    White
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    Points Tasting notes and critic scores

    17
    Jancis Robinson

    Critic: Richard Hemming MW

    Tasted: 17-FEB-20

    Drinking Dates: 1986-2019

    Score: 17

    Paler than the 1997 tasted alongside, oddly. Musty nose with reticent primary fruit and lots of dried citrus on the palate. Starting to show a savoury, mushroom twist to the finish. (RH)

    96
    Wine Cellar Insider

    Critic: Jeff Leve

    Tasted: 02-FEB-16

    Drinking Dates: -

    Score: 96

    The color seemed more developed than previous bottles, with its orange, honey and copper hue. The nose grabs you as soon as the wine hits the glass. Honey coated tropical fruit, pineapple, apricot, vanilla custard and orange marmalade flavors are in full force, culminating with a sweet, spicy, fresh layer of fruits slathered in honey. From a 375, the bottle was popped and poured.

    96
    Wine Advocate

    Critic: Robert Parker

    Tasted: 01-JAN-98

    Drinking Dates: 2005-2050

    Score: 96

    The 1983 is among the most concentrated wines from this property over the last 20 years, with a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling amount of glycerin. The vintage commenced early for Yquem, beginning on September 29 and finishing on November 18. Most observers feel the 1983 will mature more slowly than the 1986, and will last for almost 100 years. Given Yquem's unbelievable aging potential, such comments do not seem far fetched. At present, the 1983 is enormous, with huge, honeyed, pineapple, coconut, and caramel flavors, massive extract, and an unctuous quality barely framed by acidity and new oak. I do not feel the wine has changed since bottling, and I would not want to start drinking it for at least another 10-15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2050. Last tasted, 12/90.

    97
    Wine Spectator

    Critic: Wine Spectator

    Tasted: 31-JAN-88

    Drinking Dates: -

    Score: 97

    Utterly magnificent, a very great wine, certainly the best Yquem since 1975 . Every sip brings out another set of nuances, and the aftertaste goes on forever. Deep gold, unbelievably concentrated and flavorful, yet superbly balanced. –