Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1997 - 375 ml dolinoir A blend of Petit Courbu

A blend of Petit Courbu with 30% Petit Manseng

Chenin Blandc from Chinon always starts with the mineral aspect of the variety

Piedmontese terroir comes through too

Wines from this vineyard quickly became their calling card

Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1997 - 375 ml dolinoir A blend of Petit Courbu"Medium amber in color, the 1997 d'Yquem prances out of the glass with flashy notes of candied ginger, candle wax, musk perfume, and lemon drops leading to hints of creme brulee, praline, and preserved peaches. The palate is very light on its feet and zippy, with a crisp backbone breaking through the bright stone fruit and citrus flavors, finishing long with a lemony lift." 97 points Wine Independent "A pure style, with intense acacia, white peach,