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 »
$388
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
96
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Chateau d’Yquem 2018 glides across the palate with layers of ripe apricot, peach and mango wrapped in vanilla cream and brioche, lifted by citrus zest and delicate florals that keep the sweetness poised and vibrant. The texture is silken and concentrated yet remarkably light on its feet, carried by subtle tannic grip and a finish that resonates for minutes with stone fruit, honeyed nuts and a cool, minty freshness.
Foie gras terrine; Roquefort or Stilton; 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.