2005 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux les-beaux-monts the proportion of Pavillon Rouge

the proportion of Pavillon Rouge is up slightly (31% of production)

melding together notable textural richness and vibrancy

from red volcanic soils with patches of iron oxide

and nothing added or taken away

2005 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux les-beaux-monts the proportion of Pavillon RougeTasted at the property 12 months on from my last visit, my note for the Chteau d'Yquem 2005 is almost exactly the same. I feel that there is still just a little new oak to be resolved on the nose. But the palate is extremely well balanced, perhaps just a little nuttier than I remember from 12 months ago, with hints of white chocolate and crme brle just appearing on the finish. This needs another decade, but it is a very serious Yquem in the making.