Y d’Yquem 2018

For the third time in its history, this was entirely harvested in August (mainly 23 to 28, but the first berries were picked on August 13 – the earliest date ever). Rich fruit, lovely acidity and salinity on the finish, shot through with honeysuckle and clear citrus. They harvest Y in the same way as Yquem, where it is grape by grape rather than vine by vine, and sometimes grapes from the same bunch goes on to make Yquem later. 3.15pH. Also tasted September 2020; same score. Drinking Window 2020 – 2025.