Chateau D'Yquem 2001

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sweet
Brand	Chateau D'Yquem
Vintage	2001
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Sauternes
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged, Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	1
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	6,0
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (100)

There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+.

Winespectator (100)

The greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle. Yellow, with a golden hue and an almost green tint. Intense aromas of botrytis, spices and blanched almonds follow through to honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and pineapple. Full-bodied, sweet, thick and powerful, with layers of fruit and a bright, lively finish. Coats the palate yet remains exciting. So balanced and refined, showing the pedigree that only this Sauternes estate can deliver.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.

BOW (10)

Jancis Robinson (19)

Served blind, a bottle that had been kept in professional storage at Octavian since being bought en primeur but seemed much more mature than previous bottles. Deep orange-gold and obviously Yquem but surely an Yquem with some age on it? The greatest Yquem-lover at the table guessed in the 1960s, I suggested 1970s. No one realised it was as young as it was. Crème brûlée notes and a creamy texture with impeccable balance between the sweetness and freshness. A wonderful wine.

Falstaff (100)

Jeb Dunnuck (100)

A brilliant sweet wine that tops out on my scale, the 2001 Château D'Yquem is now fully mature yet still vibrant and pure, with an incredible nose of honeyed marmalade, caramelized tropical fruits, rising bread, marzipan, and lavender. Incredibly complex, full-bodied, and unctuous on the palate, it's one of those rare wines that can deliver incredible richness and decadence while staying pure, light on its feet, and perfectly balanced. A wine that every wine lover should taste once in their life, it should be just about immortal.