2001 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Magnum 1500ml

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Average Critic Score: 100.0/100

2001: The greatest Chateau d’Yquem of the past 57 years

The most universally lauded since the 1967 vintage -
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Just some of the Reviews!

“Just a perfect Yquem – absolutely flawless.
Neil Martin, 2007

The winemakers at Yquem says it's their greatest modern wine ever. They have not exaggerated.
- James Suckling 2005

“Lurton, 47, (the Estate Director) and the estate's head cellar master Francis Mayeur, 46, say that the 2001 Yquem is a benchmark for the property and will take its place as a classic in the same light as legendary vintages of the last century, including 1967, 1959, 1947 and 1921.”
A rare 20/20 from the hard marking
Jancis Robinson

“A Perfect Yquem”
James Suckling 2005

“…a perfect sweet white Bordeaux”
Robert Parker

‘This honestly may be the greatest Yquem ever.’
Farr Vintners

‘‘…If it were possible to give a wine more than 100 points, this would be a candidate…”James Suckling

“The 2001 Château d ’Yquem is undoubtedly one of the greatest Sauternes ever made and has near limitless potential longevity.”
Hedonism Wine

“…A wine that every wine lover should taste once in their life, it should be just about immortal”
Jeb Dunnuck

… it is perfect. … Irrespective of points, it is simply one of the most magnificent wines of any kind that can pass your lips.” 2021 VinousNeal Martin

“The greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle.”
Wine Spectator

20/20 points
Rene Gabriel the self-styled Swiss “Wine Pope” … & Author of “The Wine Bible”

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Critic Reviews

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

“I have had the very good fortune to taste the 2001 d'Yquem perhaps a dozen times since its release and have never been less than absolutely floored by its combination of poise, purity, precision and layer upon intricate, jaw-dropping layer of flavor nuances. It is among a very small clutch of incredible wines that crash through the 100-point ceiling and rocket beyond the stratosphere! A testament to that magic that can be created when an uncommonly great vintage for Sauternes brings out the best of an extraordinary vineyard and is skillfully, sensitively crafted, the 2001 is a true wine rarity that must be tried to be believed.”

100 Points - Lisa Perrotti Brown, Wine Advocate

100 Points - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

100 Points - Robert M. Parker, Wine Advocate

“20/20 Points Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 20/20 Points René Gabriel.tastingbook.com”

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2001 · Magnum

100.0 Average Critic Rating
  • 100Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
  • 100Lisa Perrotti Brown, Wine Advocate
  • 100Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
  • 100Robert M. Parker, Wine Advocate

$5,900.00

I have had the very good fortune to taste the 2001 d'Yquem perhaps a dozen times since its release and have never been …

— Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2022 · Magnum

99.5 Average Critic Rating
  • 100James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
  • 100Colin Hay, jamessuckling.com
  • 100Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
  • 98Neal Martin, Vinous

$2,319.00

The second most concentrated Yquem after 1945, according to the winemaker. About 160 grams of residual sugar. So approa…

— James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

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Wine Details & Information

Vintage: 2001

Varietal / Style: Sauternes

Producer: Chateau d'Yquem

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Bottle size (ml): 1500ml