Chateau d'Yquem Bordeaux Blanc "Y" 2023 CS20230828 Aromatic restraint opens quickly to

Aromatic restraint opens quickly to spice

This is not one of those

this wine unfolds with high-toned red fruits

Highly aromatic with rich umami

Chateau d'Yquem Bordeaux Blanc "Y" 2023 CS20230828 Aromatic restraint opens quickly toThe dry white from Chteau d'Yquem, made in tiny quantities and rarely seen on shelves. "Y" (pronounced Ygrec) is a roughly half and half blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon grown on the same legendary Sauternes terroir that produces the world's most famous sweet wine. The result is unlike any other Bordeaux Blanc: weighty, textured, and aromatically electric, but bone dry. The 2023 is fresh, taut, and built for the cellar as much as the table. A