Chateau d'Yquem1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 2020

Product code: 25579
£391.00 inc VAT
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Sauternes
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Sauternes
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Note

Pale lemon-gold colored, citrus and baking spice notes emerge slowly from the glass, rising to offer well-defined scents of candied ginger, orange blossoms, allspice, and almond tart, leading to a flamboyant core of peach cobbler, ripe, juicy pineapple, jasmine tea, and apple butter with a waft of saffron. The palate is full-bodied and characteristically rich, yet possesses impressive tension and therefore stunning harmony. Layers of exotic spices and fragrant white flower accents fill the palate, leading to a long finish with lingering chalk and mineral nuances. It’s a showy Yquem that is gregarious in youth but is reserving that extra something for those with the patience to wait twenty years or more. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Product Notes

Chateau d'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes is a legendary sweet wine that stands out as one of the most prestigious and sought-after in the world. Located in the Bordeaux region of France, this iconic winery has been producing exceptional wines since the 18th century. Made from a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the wine is characterized by its rich golden color, complex aromas of honey, apricot, and tropical fruit, and a luscious, velvety mouthfeel. The wine is meticulously crafted through a labor-intensive process of hand-harvesting botrytis-affected grapes, resulting in a luxurious and exquisite wine that has the potential to age for decades. Chateau d'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes is a true masterpiece that epitomizes elegance, sophistication, and opulence.