The nose shows restraint without losing the pure decadence a bottle of Yquem promises, with notes of green apple, burnt lemon peel, and ginger. The palate displays a showstopping balance and harmony that goes beyond the attainable. Of course, you have the richness one would expect, but what makes Yquem unparalleled is the elegance with which it effortlessly carries this. And what persistence –the weight, the ginger and the white flowers just go on and on. An absolute knockout.