Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1997 - 375 ml dolinoir Chenin Blandc from Chinon always

Chenin Blandc from Chinon always starts with the mineral aspect of the variety

but smart money is on giving bottles 2-4 years of bottle age and following for 10-15

Wines from this vineyard quickly became their calling card

This is about as close as we've tasted to Puligny Montrachet in Oregon

with stemmy and tea-like tannins

Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1997 - 375 ml dolinoir Chenin Blandc from Chinon always"Medium amber in color, the 1997 d'Yquem prances out of the glass with flashy notes of candied ginger, candle wax, musk perfume, and lemon drops leading to hints of creme brulee, praline, and preserved peaches. The palate is very light on its feet and zippy, with a crisp backbone breaking through the bright stone fruit and citrus flavors, finishing long with a lemony lift." 97 points Wine Independent "A pure style, with intense acacia, white peach,