Chateau d´Yquem 1989

The Wine Advocate: "One of the high points of this vertical tasting, the 1989 d'Yquem is a magical wine offering up a complex, refined bouquet with aromas of quince, apricot, pineapple, menthol, flowers and white truffles, followed by a full-bodied, concentrated and seamless palate, pure and vibrant structure and lively acids, concluding with a long, perfumed, ethereal finish."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "Freshness, purity, and more layers of roasted, apricots, pineapples, yellow plums, nuts, caramel, and spice slathered in honey and butterscotch are only part of what you will encounter here. It is the racy lift, and vibrance on the palate that makes it all work, finishing with its lively endnotes. As good as this is, it is only getting started. I imagine this will drink well for at least another 50-75 years if well stored. That is why d'Yquem is d'Yquem."

Weinwisser: "Mittleres Gelb. Viel Vanille im Bouquet, fast Meursault-hafte Grundaromatik, viel geballte, fast marmeladige Frucht, Karambolle, Nektarinen, helles Caramel. Reicher, überschwappender Gaumen, fettig, fast ölig. Von der Konstellation her ähnlich dem 76er."

Decanter: "A remarkable, profound example of how top Sauternes wines age, with intense notes of marmalade on the nose. Although it seemed there were some hints of passerillage, Sandrine Garbay confirmed no dried grapes made it into the blend. A subtle note of botrytis adds even more to the aromatics. Amber in hue, the palate is laden with complex flavours of tropical fruits, citrus notes of lime and orange zest, all supported by cleansing acidity and an intriguing mineral undertow. This still has at least 20 years ahead of it, perhaps a lot more. From a year where the growing season was very warm, before a cool and rain-affected September and much cooler October. 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc."

Jancis Robinson: "Deep tawny. Butterscotch and crème brûlée. Really lovely! Fresh but with a dry finish after immense, beguiling sweetness. Very long and with waves of richness. Such life and class to this!"

Wine Spectator: "Very classy and beautiful, packed with botrityzed flavors. Marvelous blend of vanilla, cream, tobacco-box notes, with a lot of oak on it for now but also loads of pure, clean and elegant fruit. An infant that will age for a long time.--Yquem vertical. Best after 2020. 12,500 cases made."

Falstaff: "Bernsteinfarben. Dies ist ein warmer Jahrgang mit Noten von Rosinen. Hochkonzentriert, wunderschöne und vielfältige Aromen -Potpourri, Moschusrosen und Vanilleschoten. Am Gaumen eine bittere Teebaumnote mit Anklängen von Chinin und Sandelholz und reichhaltigen Lebkuchenaromen, Sirup, getrockneten Äpfeln und Safran."