{"title":"Château d’Yquem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only Premier Cru Supérieur of Sauternes. Produces botrytised wines of immense\u003cbr\u003erichness, complexity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-d-yquem-1990","title":"Chateau d'Yquem 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpert tasting note: (1990 vintage) \"The wine's burnished gold color has tawny hues. Aromas are of wax-polish, caramel \u0026amp; orange blossom. The palate is very sweet \u0026amp; shows caramel, apricot \u0026amp; mandarin fruit with touches of marmalade, candied-peel \u0026amp; cinnamon. The acidity is lively from the outset alcohol is balanced \u0026amp; the freshness lifts the finish. Lively notes of mandarin, ripe apricot \u0026amp; honey combine on a spectacular finish.\" - 02\/22 DCAMW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315042009253,"sku":"125","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2597\/2133\/files\/117.png?v=1771468014"},{"product_id":"chateau-d-yquem-1998-1-5l","title":"Chateau d'Yquem 1998 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: (1998 vintage) \"Medium bodied, lighter style of d'Yquem, with a lean to the orange, apricot, tangerine side of the style range. This is an Yquem that does not require, or even ask for decades of age. It's quite tasty today.\" - 93\/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315042042021,"sku":"7931","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2597\/2133\/files\/1998.jpg?v=1780465418"},{"product_id":"chateau-d-yquem-1998-375ml","title":"Chateau d'Yquem 1998 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: (1998 vintage) \"Medium bodied, lighter style of d'Yquem, with a lean to the orange, apricot, tangerine side of the style range. This is an Yquem that does not require, or even ask for decades of age. It's quite tasty today.\" - 93\/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315042074789,"sku":"7931","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2597\/2133\/files\/1998_8a8b0400-ab93-48c9-b1eb-582497166014.jpg?v=1780465448"},{"product_id":"chateau-d-yquem-2005","title":"Chateau d'Yquem 2005 1.5L","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2005 is a monumental, globally revered masterpiece from the undisputed king of Sauternes, representing the absolute pinnacle of sweet winemaking. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by an exceptionally dry, sun-drenched growing season, providing a masterclass in concentration. The development of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"324\"\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/i\u003e (noble rot) occurred smoothly and evenly late in the autumn, allowing the estate's legendary, army-like picking crew to harvest grape-by-grape at optimum sweetness. Crafted from a traditional blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the juice was fermented and aged for over three years in 100% new French oak barrels. The result is a legendary elixir boasting an incredibly dense sugar concentration that is effortlessly balanced by the vintage's astonishing, preserved natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn the glass, it pours a rich, luminous liquid gold with brilliant clarity, unleashing a dizzying, multi-layered bouquet of candied apricots, dried mango, wild honey, and orange marmalade, beautifully polished by sophisticated undertones of vanilla bean, toasted hazelnuts, saffron, and white flowers. On the palate, it delivers a breathtakingly luxurious, full-bodied experience that entirely coats the mouth with a viscous, syrupy richness. Yet, it avoids ever feeling heavy or cloying; a vibrating, razor-sharp line of clean acidity slices straight through the immense sweetness, giving the wine an ethereal lift and weightless precision. The finish is virtually eternal, echoing for minutes with complex trails of ginger spice, crème brûlée, and a clean, saline minerality. 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But there are times when patience is over rated.\" - 98\/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315042140325,"sku":"894128","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2597\/2133\/files\/2009.jpg?v=1780464611"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2597\/2133\/collections\/Chateau_Y_quem_f181f236-496f-4a04-a198-1418951a37a1.png?v=1781843235","url":"https:\/\/wine.thestunnedmullet.com.au\/collections\/chateau-d-yquem.oembed","provider":"The Stunned Mullet Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}