2006 | Yquem | Sauternes ag072012 Cognac: Renault XO Carte Noire

Cognac: Renault XO Carte Noire | 1L

Reposados and Anejos are usually aged in ex-bourbon casks with the former receiving anything between 2 and 11 months and the latter between 1 and 5 years

Only medium to full-bodied

Allen Meadows: The intense mix of now mostly secondary pinot fruit explodes from the glass offering nuanced aromas of spice

for over 2 years

2006 | Yquem | Sauternes ag072012 Cognac: Renault XO Carte NoireDessert Wine: 2006 Yquem Sauternes Medium lemon gold colored, the 2006 d'Yquem is a little reticent at this stage, slowly revealing notes of pineapple pastry, dried apple slices, orange preserves and spice cake plus nuances of crme brle, preserved ginger, nutmeg and baking bread. The palate offers mouth coating tropical fruit and baking spice layers with a seductive oiliness to the texture and loads of citrus sparks, finishing with bold freshness and