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Château d'Yquem 2018

    Château d'Yquem 2018

    Bordeaux • Sauternes • Premier Cru Supérieur • White

    $12,592.00 tax included
    $12,592.00 tax included
    $2,098.66 / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 37.5cl - Wooden Crate

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    說明

    • 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