Chateau d'Yquem

Château d’Yquem is widely regarded as the world’s greatest sweet wine estate and the crown jewel of Sauternes in Bordeaux. The property’s documented history dates back to 1593, when the Sauvage family established the estate that would later pass, through marriage, to the Lur Saluces dynasty, who guided Yquem’s reputation for over two centuries. In the landmark 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it was uniquely elevated to the rank of Premier Cru Supérieur, a status no other Sauternes has ever shared, cementing its posit…