Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 04 Sep 23
The 2012 “Y” has 5 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pale to medium lemon-yellow color. It opens with a zippy nose of lime leaves, lemon drops, and grapefruit oil, followed by suggestions of fresh hay and shaved almonds. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively, with a satiny texture to support the vibrant citrus flavors, finishing on a chalky note.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2035
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.