2001 d'Yquem, Sauternes

Magnum. A marvellous wine with a fabulous future but already redolent of cr̬me brul̩e and marzipan. Great intensity, balance and lift. Fresh, medium sweetness (which looks an awfully prosaic description of this miracle of botrytis) and fresh and crisp on the finish. 19.5/20 points. Drink to 2050 (JR)