Château d’Yquem
In the official classification of Bordeaux wine, 1855, Château d'Yquem was the only Sauternes which was given the Premier Cru Supérieur, indicating the perceived superiority and high price compared to other wines of its type . The wines from Château d'Yquem are characterized by their complexity, concentration and sweetness. A relatively high acidity to balance the sweetness. Another characteristic for which are known Château d'Yquem wines is their longevity. In a good year, a bottle will only begin to show its qualities after a decade or two of wine and with proper care, will keep for a century or more, gradually adding layers of flavor and therefore undetected fruit tones.
On average there are only 65,000 bottles annually. In a bad harvest, all production can be considered unworthy of the name of the Château, this has happened 9 times in the twentieth century: 1910, 1915, 1930, 1951, 1952, 1964, 1972, 1974 and 1992 and now one in XXI century: 2012.
Being an extremely long-lived wine, bottles of 100 years old and more can be found in excellent condition if properly maintained.
The wine is made with grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, called noble rot. This causes the grapes are partially grapes, resulting in a higher concentration of sugar and wines with a distinctive aroma.
Wines Type:
Generoso White Wine
Grapes Type:
No Data
Pairing:
Foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts and pastries
Service Temperature:
12ºC
Wine Color:
Golden yellow, clear and bright
Wine Aroma:
The nose is extremely complex and defined, appreciation notes of pear in syrup, apricot, apricots, orange blossoms, rose petals, memories of orange peel and candied fruit, soft vanilla, caramel and flavorings amielados, on a slightly mineral background
Wine Taste:
The palate is rich, rich, yet delicate and elegant, its sweetness is balanced by acidity present, the balance is right and left to drink now, very persistent and long, almost eternal. Surely win in complexity and refinement over time.
Indicative price of the bottle:
680
Prize awarded Wine:
No Data
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