Yquem 1999

Graceful and poised, the 1999 Yquem shows remarkable elegance for this legendary château. Crème brûlée, honeyed citrus and vanilla bean unfold with seductive silkiness on the palate. The texture is deceptively accessible now, but sound acidity promises decades of evolution. Finishes with hazelnut complexity and impressive length, though without quite the grip of the immortal '89.