Description

OVERVIEW
After a cool and rainy spring, warm conditions prevailed all the way through to November 2019. In Sauternes in
particular, the downpour in late July removed the risk of drought and ensured that the development of the
harvest was defined by the unique properties of the soils.
The extremely tight window of favourable picking conditions, lasting just five days, obliged us to focus
exclusively on the healthiest plots, with not a moment to spare for superfluous passes.
Thanks to the wide variety of our soils, the experience and availability of our teams and our perfect knowledge
of the terroir, offer a success as rare as it is remarkable

98 points Vinous

 Tasting the 2019, I noticed that it has a slightly paler hue compared to recent vintages (though I never read too much into the colour of young Sauternes.) For certain, it has a highly-aromatic bouquet that is beguiling in purity, enticing aromas of honeysuckle and saffron, soon joined by camomile, white flowers and orange blossom. It has wonderful delineation and gains intensity with aeration. The palate is supremely well-balanced with fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious and armed with just the right amount of viscosity, this Yquem is surprisingly understated at first but gains presence, offering irresistible flavours of layers of honey, lemongrass, lemon thyme and orange pith. Yquem is so tempting in its youth, but I feel that this vintage will repay those with the nous to cellar for at least a decade. (NM)  (2/2022)

97 points Decanter

 The 2019 vintage of Château d’Yquem has the highest proportion (45%) of Sauvignon Blanc in any modern Yquem. The Sauvignon Blanc adds to the freshness, acting as a great balance to the succulent, sweet and voluptuous palate. Intense peach and apricot, combined with lemon and orange zest, make this highly appealing to drink right away – an ideal vintage with which to start Yquem’s ‘lighthouse’ project. However, it would be a shame not to give this 10+ years maturation to see how it develops. Very well, I suspect. (GH)  (2/2022)