Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Sicilia IGT and he reckons they got

and he reckons they got the right picking point

The botrytis layer is discreet

The 2015 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is fruity

I saw less oak here than in previous vintages

Tasted May 2016

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2017 375ml Sicilia IGT and he reckons they gotThis is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange and kumquat. Some marmalade, too. Smooth, glossy texture with flavors of grilled orange, dried apricot and an exceptionally long finish with a powerful, driving push to the end. A flicker of toasty oak influence arrives late, but this wine has