Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2007 Palisades Vineyard Enticing aromas of crushed berries

Enticing aromas of crushed berries

classy on the palate

The structure is very tannic and powerful

the Charlemagne climate has the particularity of looking towards the setting sun and enjoying the sun's rays for many hours

glistening with an edge of brisk lemon pith as the wine races toward a mouthwatering finish of white flower

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2007 Palisades Vineyard Enticing aromas of crushed berriesPale to medium gold colored, the 2007 d'Yquem delivers powerful scents of tropical fruitsdried mangoes and pineapple pasteaccented by acacia honey, toasted almonds and woodsmoke with hints of chalk dust, kettle corn and lime blossom. The palate reveals one of those vintages that shape shifts into an apparently drier style than it is, largely thanks to its uber racy backbone of freshness and layered mineral inspired flavors, finishing with a regal,