1961 Château d'Yquem 1.5L

The 1961 Yquem shows better than the bottle drunk (also in Hong Kong) back in 2019. This has a lovely bouquet with butterscotch, caramel, pressed white flowers and quince. It is a little smudged compared to the best vintages of Yquem, yet has more vitality than the previous bottle. The palate is medium-bodied, not as complex as the 1959 or 1962, endowed with an Aszù-like quality. It just misses a bit of acidic drive, though the finish feels reassuringly long and tender, with hints of desiccated orange peel and quince on the dryish aftertaste. Fine. Tasted at the 1961 dinner at Ami restaurant in Hong Kong.