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 »
$374
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
96
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Château d’Yquem Sauternes 2016 layers ripe mango, pineapple and glazed stone fruits with floral honey and a touch of caramel, carried by remarkably bright acidity that keeps every sip lifted and precise. The palate is rich yet poised, with silky texture, subtle spice and a long, luxurious finish that lingers with citrus and sweet orchard fruit.
Roquefort or aged blue cheese; Foie gras terrine; Lemon tart or crème brûlée
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.