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Château d'Yquem 2018

Bordeaux • Sauternes • Premier Cru Supérieur • White

1.134,00€ tax included
1.134,00€ tax included
189,00€ / unit
Packaging : 6 x 37.5cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Sauternes
  • Color White
  • Alcohol 13.5
  • Vintage 2018
  • Culture Reasoned
  • Grape varieties Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc

The most prestigious of all sweet white wines, an exceptional wine that you must taste once in your life!

Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 96/100
  • Parker (WA) 95/100
  • Vinous 92/100
  • James Suckling 97/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 97/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This little gem can be enjoyed on its own, to fully appreciate the complexity of its aromas. Classic pairings for Sauternes include, of course, foie gras, fruit desserts, and dried fruit. Blue cheeses, Asian cuisine, and seafood are also perfect.
Producer

Producer

Owner and history

Yquem benefits from its unique position as a Premier Cru Classé Supérieur of Sauternes thanks to its exceptional and truly unique terroir. The vines are composed of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are perfectly botrytized thanks to the vineyard's distinctive terroir.

Vinification and aging

- Residual sugar 147g/L
- Aged for 42 months in new oak barrels

Château d'Yquem

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  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2026 à 2050

  • Ageing potential 2018

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • sugar
  • complex