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Critics Ratings

'The 2017 d'Yquem is simply stunning, evoking both a minty and fresh bouquet with aromas of apricot, baked pear, saffron, honeycomb and flowers. Full-bodied, rich and seamless, it's perfectly balanced with a beautiful bittersweet mid-palate and a long, endless finish with aromas of crème brûlée, salted butter caramel and vanilla pod.' - Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Oct 2023)

''The 2017 d'Yquem is destined to be one of my favourite recent vintages. It has brilliant delineation on the nose with acacia honey, saffron, white flowers and a subtle crushed stone element. So much energy is palpable. The palate is supremely well balance, surfeit with energy, spicy and feisty and yet paradoxically beautifully con trolled and pixelated towards the extended finish. It's not unlike the brilliant 2014 in style.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 97/100 (Feb 2022)

'Strongly aromatic, really singing with herbs, peach and apricot - it's more like Rhône than Loire. It's powerful but balanced, with the acid working well too. Rich and indulgent, with length and breadth and every dimension.' - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Apr 2022)

'This is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange and kumquat. Some marmalade, too. Smooth, glossy texture with flavors of grilled orange, dried apricot and an exceptionally long finish with a powerful, driving push to the end. A flicker of toasty-oak influence arrives late, but this wine has completely consumed the oak. The 2017 Yquem is a very powerful wine from a very rich and exceptional vintage… Drink or hold.' - James Suckling, 99/100 (January 2020)