Yquem Y de Yquem 1985

The 1985 Y de Yquem is utterly distinctive, a polarizing wine that defies convention. Green olives and brine dominate the nose with hints of oxidation that somehow enhance rather than detract. The palate shows pronounced flor-like character with nutty, almost smoky notes that build through the finish. This is Sauternes reimagined—love it or hate it, you won't forget it.