The palate offers robust tannins whilst retaining a smooth
Light fresh texture with notes of vanilla
and they work together much the same as their family has for generations
Ageing 12 months on the lees with bâtonnage (lees stirring) in barrels (50% new + 50% previously used for one vintage) from our own on-site cooperage
Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 1998 chateau-la-tour The palate offers robust tannins"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" "Just a fabulous wine from the moment the wine hit the glass. The explosive nose, with its coconut, butterscotch, creme brulee, candied orange, flowers, vanilla bean, and honeyed tropical fruit got you to stop, stare and take another sniff. Rich, lush, opulent, intensely concentrated, velvet textured apricots, yellow tropical fruits and a gallon of honey that was perfectly braced