{"product_id":"1997-chateau-dyquem-375ml-half-bottle","title":"1997 Chateau d'Yquem 375ml Half Bottle","description":"\u003ch3\u003e375ml Half Bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem occupies a unique position in Sauternes as the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification. The 1997 vintage is a highly acclaimed and exceptionally long-lived expression, earning a perfect 20\/20 from La Revue du Vin de France alongside scores of 98 and 97 points from other critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 growing season began with very high temperatures, with flowering taking place exceptionally early on 5 May. Harvest commenced on 4 September, a record at Yquem, before picking was halted for two months as morning mists were insufficient for the development of botrytis. The prolonged harvest ultimately required seven passes and 32 days of picking, finishing on 4 November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was barrel fermented and aged for 36 months in new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20\/20 — La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2011\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — The Wine Palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted June 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“One of the fabulous ‘7’ years as in '97, '67, '47, '27 and now, as suggested by winemaker Pierre Lurton, the upcoming 2007. Amazingly, this wine spent 42 months in new oak something Lurton says will not happen with the '07. The '97 is rich to the level of unctuous, but as usual, with the required acidity to balance the package. Slightly closed nose but with time in the glass you taste and smell the honey, mandarin and sensational fruit flecked with orange bits. There is extravagant texture and body here that is destined to live a long time in bottle.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2008\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Stars Coup de Cœur — Le Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAwarded 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château d'Yquem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauternes, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru Supérieur\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–13.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 Months in New French Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 September–4 November 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024–2055\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53796982129003,"sku":"3935537272","price":733.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/186_1997_Chateau_d_Yquem_1er_Cru_Superieur_Sauternes_375ml_Half_Bottle__375ml.jpg?v=1789106326","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1997-chateau-dyquem-375ml-half-bottle","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}