2020, Château d'Yquem, SAUTERNES, 1er Grand Cru Classé SuperieurBordeaux Blend: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc. The 2020 Yquem, a blend of 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, cropped at a measly 10hl ha, has a very sensual bouquet. Its pretty mercurial as it unfolds in the glass, with scents of freshly sliced white peaches, almonds and pineapple. The oak is beautifully integrated, and allowing it further time, there are additional scents of Vervain tea, pressed white flowers and saffron. The palate makes an immediate

the Caiarossa 2018 Caiarossa offers great insight into the forward-looking trajectory and the solid quality record of this gem of an estate on the Tuscan Coast

but it is the radiance of the year that is front and center

Petit Verdot (7%)

but better after 2023

The tannins are certainly present but not dominant

Pierre Montégut

The blackberry

88 Allen Meadows

not entirely typical of the appellation

The alcohol came at 14

slate and saffran

It's quite a serious wine