To say that the 1990 Chateau d’Yquem is fantastic would be an understatement. As I swirled then sniffed, pronounced aromas of apricot jam, poached nectarine, peach, vanilla custard, marzipan, pineapple and orange zest swathed with honey and orange blossom filled the room. In the mouth, it was powerful and structured and as rich and luscious as its deep, golden hue suggested; impressively balanced with a note of orange zest on the finish that provided a nice lift to this wine’s concentrated richness. The flavors were consistent with the aromas on the nose.
The gorgeous mouthfeel – unctuous and silky – and the depth, intensity and complexity of flavors haunt you. And the best thing is the finish hangs around for a good three minutes changing from honey to ripe peach and apricot jam then orange zest… yes, crazy! I just want to put a bottle of it in the freezer and pour it over vanilla ice cream and that, folks would be the day I will be eating the world’s most expensive and utterly delicious vanilla ice cream. I know, I’d likely get death threats for this one….