1949 Yquem
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Transparent tawny. Very rich and gorgeous. Round and quite reminiscent of the 1948 but if anything a little rounder and richer. Long and satisfying. Maybe sleeker than the 1948. Some raisins macerated in oak? (JR)
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Wine Spectator
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep tawny/amber with pale yellow rim. Scent of raisins; not as subtle a nose as the 1945 or 1947 with only medium intensity but... on the palate a great thwack of purest raisin cream with great length of flavour. 19 and not yet at its peak. (JR)
From a very good vintage in Sauternes comes this exotic Yquem, packed with amazing orange marmalade and dried apricot flavors.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2020. WineSpectator.com
About the producer

The undisputed finest sweet wine in the world, Château d'Yquem is the only Premier Cru Supérieur estate in Sauternes, classified in 1855. With a long history stretching back to the Middle Ages, the château is entwined with that of the Lur-Saluces family – who remain involved today.