Chateau d'Yquem • Sauternes, France
Château d’Yquem Sauternes is the benchmark sweet wine of Bordeaux, a Premier Cru Supérieur from the highest slopes of Sa…Château d’Yquem Sauternes is the benchmark sweet wine of Bordeaux, a Premier Cru Supérieur from the highest slopes of Sauternes, crafted mainly from botrytized Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc to achieve extraordinary richness balanced by vivi…Learn More »
$526
/750ml
1997 Retail Average
96
/100
1997 Pro Rating
Ripe stone fruits, candied citrus and a veil of exotic spice glide through the 1997 Château d’Yquem, giving a sense of both generosity and poise that belies this warm, drought-marked year. The texture is rich yet finely detailed, with layers of peach, apricot and tropical fruit framed by honeyed depth and a subtle roasted-nut complexity, leading to a remarkably persistent, refined finish. This is a standout success for the vintage, offering luscious sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity and lift.
Roquefort cheese; Foie gras terrine; Lemon tart
Château d’Yquem Sauternes is the benchmark sweet wine of Bordeaux, a Premier Cru Supérieur from the highest slopes of Sauternes, crafted mainly from botrytized Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc to achieve extraordinary richness balanced by vivid acidity. Famous for its creamy, honeyed opulence, intense concentration and complex layers of candied fruit, spice and florals, it is also renowned for remarkable longevity, often evolving gracefully for many decades in bottle.