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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.

75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon. The growing season of the 2018 vintage unfolded under tropical conditions. On 15 of July, a violent hailstorm caused considerable damage in Sauvignon Blanc plots, limiting production. However, on 15 August the fine weather came back. For the third time in history (after 2011 and 2017), Y was entirely harvested in August (harvest 23–28 August). Only c 5,000 bottles in 2018 (half the usual production) because of mildew, hail etc. RS 5–6 g/l. Very pale greenish straw. Quite a harsh, even sweaty, Sauvignon Blanc nose but with an undertow of richness: Sémillon fat. A unique wine, unlike any other Sauvignon Blanc, that Pierre Lurton suggests may be more akin to an Alsace. Pleasing and well balanced (you don’t really taste the residual sugar), though not brilliant on the finish. (JR)