* CH D YQUEM 1995 *375

"The 1995 Chateau d'Yquem is moving into it's secondary aroma phase. A deep golden color, it has dense and alomost Barsac-like bouquet with tangerine, apricot, acacia and melted candle wax. It displays good intensity, unfolding beautifully in the glass. The palate has a stringent opening, with a slight bitter edge that lends this Yquem great tension. One can discern marmalade infused with honey fruit. with a powerful, spicy finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is drinking perfectly now, but will age with style over many years. Tasted March 2014. Wine Advocate (NM)" "Very dark tawny - a sunny vintage. Quite different. Lots of botrytis. Big and smudgy and less precise than the 1996. Very sweet but without the precision of 1996. I think ideally one would wait before serving this. Long and chewy and caramel with some chew. Big and round and dried fruit notes but you have to wait. Reviewed February 2011. Janis Robinson"