Chateau d'Yquem
Chateau d'Yquem is one of the most extraordinary, unique and amazing wines in the world. It is without doubt the world's greatest sweet wine.
In terms of purity of style and richness, Château d’Yquem out-classes all others. The major contributing factor to the wine’s complexity is the unique set of climatic and geological conditions that combine to form a rare microclimate - only 100 hectares are used for each vintage across a variety of the Sauternes terroir.
The grapes are harvested by hand, picked individually in six tries to ensure that each grape is picked only when fully botrytised. The Château’s selection process is notoriously severe, with only one glass of wine produced per vine. On occasion, the wines are not considered worthy of Château d’Yquem and the vintage will be omitted, as was the case in 1951, 1952, 1964, 1972, 1974 and 1992.
Château d’Yquem have produced a dry white wine since 1959 known as Ygrec (French for ‘Y’).
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Chateau d'Yquem, 1957
Sauternes Premiere Grand Cru Classe
Château d’Yquem, 1957
Sauternes – Premier Grand Cru Classé
The 1957 vintage in Sauternes was shaped by conditions that favoured the development of noble rot, producing wines of concentration and classical balance. At the pinnacle of the appellation stands Château d’Yquem — the only estate classified as Premier Grand Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification — renowned for its meticulous vineyard selection, multiple harvest passes, and extraordinary ageing potential.
Yquem’s ability to combine opulence with freshness has long set it apart. Even in vintages considered less heralded, the château’s rigorous selection and patient élevage often yield wines of remarkable longevity and refinement. …
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Price: £1,295.00
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