Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes 2003

1er GC, 80% Se, 20% Sa, 103.3 ha, 9,150 cases. Light golden yellow colour, fullish with depth. Wonderfully rich on nose with decadent honey and lanolin aromas of great depth and concentration. The bouquet is superbly poised, with absolutely no excesses. Citrus fruits, marmalade, pineapple, waxy and lanolin contribute to the complexity. Very ripe and little evidence of botrytis though. Very sweet on palate, this is soft, rich and densely packed with honey and waxy lanolin flavours with citrus and marmalade flavours, luscious and sweetly succulent, the flavours have a restraint. The body, weight and concentration are sensational, but the acidity is lower than ideal. However, a sweet wine of great presence, especially bouquet. 19.0/20 (RP: 95-100/100) RC Sept 07