đ„Arrived: Chateau d'Yquem 1986, 98pts RP "There is no other wine in the world like it"
Oct 09, 2025
Chateau dâYquem is an absolute triumph of sweet wines. This liquid gold is produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in Bordeaux, and is the only sweet white wine producer with a classification of premier cru superieur. Apart from being in a unique climate in Sauternes which allows botrytis grapes to grow, its excellence also comes from winemaking knowledge in which they have centuries of experience dating back to the 1500s. They only release a vintage under its own label when quality of grapes are up to their standards, otherwise they are sold off to other producers. Due to the climate, the grapes go through a "noble rot" and shrivel thus produce very little juice but which is exactly what makes the juice incredibly concentrated and produces the sweet and elegant wines they are known for, but also the very reason why their bottles cost a pretty penny. Despite the relatively higher price-point, quality is always guaranteed and the wines can be aged spectacularly well.
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This week, we have a small parcel of Chateau d'Yquem 1986 arrived and is apparently one of the best vintages in the 1980s. The Chateau d'Yquem 1986 received a stunning 98 pts from Robert Parker, who described it as "There is no other wine in the world like it" and "another winemaking tour de force". Unfortunately there are only 9 bottles in stock so do let us know if you would like any of these -Â
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Chateau d'Yquem 1986
HK$2,950 per bottle, 9 bottles immediately available (^Market Price: HK$3,890)
98pts Robert ParkerÂ
There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend. This is a fascinating effort. With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious, as well as more concentrated. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are Yquem enthusiasts claim the 1986 Yquem is the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. Its enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, the breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably balanced Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Like the 1983, this is another winemaking tour de force. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2040.Â
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