Château d'Yquem 1991
Bottle (75cl) White

About Château d'Yquem 1991
Bottle (75cl)

Neal Martin (robertparker.com) :
"The 1991 Chateau d’Yquem was actually not affected by the frosts like everywhere else in Bordeaux, damaging 30% of the vines, predicating a two-track ripening cycle. This was not too much of a problem to overcome since bunches are picked one by one. Picking commenced on September 19, with half the crop being picked over five days between October 21 and 25 after a spell of intermittent showers.

It has a lighter color than the 1995.
The nose displays moderate intensity with light waxy scents that would benefit from more vigor.
The palate is well-balanced but there is a distinct sense of the wine being a little one-dimensional and it is missing some tension, especially toward the finish.

Although this is a commendable Sauternes, there is a bitterness and a slight rawness that cannot be ignored. Still, it deserves a light applause considering the growing season. Drink now-2020."

Food and wine pairing

Sweet desserts - Blue-veined cheese

Features and characteristics

Other vintages from this owner

• 1920
• 1928
• 1937
• 1948
• 1966
• 1970
• 1976