Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2007 Bandol with an herbal edge that

with an herbal edge that will disappear

due to the long maceration

It’s full-bodied with very fine tannins that show finesse and polish

Vivid and focused with brightness and clarity of fruit

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2007 Bandol with an herbal edge thatPale to medium gold colored, the 2007 d'Yquem delivers powerful scents of tropical fruitsdried mangoes and pineapple pasteaccented by acacia honey, toasted almonds and woodsmoke with hints of chalk dust, kettle corn and lime blossom. The palate reveals one of those vintages that shape shifts into an apparently drier style than it is, largely thanks to its uber racy backbone of freshness and layered mineral inspired flavors, finishing with a regal,