Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Sicilia IGT "Apartado is a selection of

"Apartado is a selection of the best blocks of chardonnay in Gualtallary (80% of the blend) and El Cepillo (20%)

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Tasted May 2016

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Sicilia IGT "Apartado is a selection ofThis 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