1970 CHATEAU d`YQUEM SAUTERNES- 750 ml; my goodness, this came out of the ice bucket on another table as a surprise and it was definitely so; as with some of the other bottles on this night, this was at the top of any 70` d`Yquem I`ve had; bright golden color; strong aromatics waft out of the glass with suggestive pleasure forthcoming; loaded and full on, it had honeyed vanilla butterscotch, stone fruit notes of peach, apricot and nectarine, hints of toasted almonds and a thick almost chewy texture that coated the palate for early next day pleasure; having already been satiated, we did not drink a major portion of the bottle.

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Somewhat less evolved than the 1971, and for me always a shade less interesting and complex, the 1970 Yquem is a large-scaled, rich, full-bodied, fairly alcoholic Yquem with significant flavor interest as well as crisp acidity. Unlike the 1971, which is close to peak maturity, this wine has a long way to go and is impressive, but not yet revealing all of its potential. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Last tasted, 11/84.

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