Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Azienda Agricola Verdi Paolo A blend of 90% cabernet

A blend of 90% cabernet sauvignon

The aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms

and bruised yellow apple fruit

floral and spicy

medium-bodied

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Azienda Agricola Verdi Paolo A blend of 90% cabernetThis 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