2022 Chateau d'Yquem Y (Ygrec)

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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JS 94 TWI 94
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, May 2024

This is a big white with sliced apple, pineapple and lychee fruit. It’s full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate. A roundness and power at the end. From the same plots as Yquem. Harvested...
TWI 94

The Wine Independent, March 2024

(94+ points) Composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, the 2022 Y d'Yquem has 6 grams per liter of residual sugar. It skips out of the glass with cheery notions of fresh, crunchy pears, allspice, fennel seed, and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Bordeaux Superieur
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Chateau d'Yquem Y (Ygrec) is a proprietary blend from the renowned Bordeaux region of France. This white wine, produced by the esteemed Chateau d'Yquem, is composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon. The wine has a residual sugar content of 6 grams per liter and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown awarded the 2022 Y d'Yquem a score of 94 points. She described the wine as having "cheery notions of fresh, crunchy pears, allspice, fennel seed, and lime leaves," with additional nuances of "lemon drops, chalk dust, and white pepper." According to Perrotti-Brown, the wine's medium-bodied palate features a "satiny texture and racy backbone," culminating in a "lingering chalky note."

James Suckling also gave this wine an excellent review, scoring it 94 points. He highlighted its "big white" profile with flavors of "sliced apple, pineapple, and lychee fruit." Suckling noted that the wine is "full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate," and praised its "roundness and power at the end." He mentioned that the grapes for this wine were harvested on August 9 and that it comes from the same plots as Yquem.

Overall, the 2022 Chateau d'Yquem Y (Ygrec) is characterized by a vibrant and complex flavor profile, balancing fresh fruit notes with hints of spice and chalk. Both reviewers underscore the wine's excellent structure and potential for aging, making it a versatile choice for either immediate enjoyment or future cellaring.