1998 d'Yquem, Sauternes from the letter itself and

from the letter itself and Ms

Notions of soy and fig are also apparent in this full-bodied

aged in the deep cellars at Pol Roger (100 feet below street level)

The grapes are gently whole-bunch pressed directly into French oak barriques (10% new)

1998 d'Yquem, Sauternes from the letter itself andThe 1998 Chateau Yquem was released several months ago. This estate does not allow tasting from cask (where the wine spends 42 months), and it is not released until five years after the vintage. The 1998 Yquem (95 points) is a great success. Made in an elegant style It is well delineated, with wonderfully sweet aromas of creme brulee, pineapples, apricots, and white flowers. Medium to full bodied, it is not as sweet as the biggest richest Yquem