Parker 98 100
Suckling 99 100
Dunnuck 99 100
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Graves Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur 2016

449,00€
598,67€ / l
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Other vintages of this wine

2009 ,
2013 ,
2017

Description

France / Bordeaux / Sauternes

Château d'Yquem is the only winery with the top classification Premier Cru Supérieur in Sauternes. For centuries, this noble sweet wine has been a legend and is now one of the most sought-after wines in the world. The winery benefits from the special soils, ancient vines, and unique microclimate.
Château d’Yquem stands for uncompromising quality. A meticulous selection of the best grapes in the vineyard is followed by a rigorous selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Only enough must for one glass of wine is obtained from a single vine. In addition to the 2015 vintage, Parker only rated the 1945 and 2009 vintages with 100 points.

Wine profile: Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur 2016

Expansion: in new barriques

Grape variety (filter): 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc

Maturity: 2021 – 2064

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 14% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château d'Yquem, 33210 Sauternes, France

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Specifications
  • Robert Parker
    98/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    99/100
  • James Suckling
    99/100
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Château d'Yquem

Château d’Yquem

Château d’Yquem is the only estate in Sauternes with the top classification Premier Cru Supérieur.

For centuries, this noble sweet wine has been a legend and today ranks among the most coveted wines in the world. The history of Château d’Yquem is shaped by more than 400 years of viticulture. In the Middle Ages, the estate belonged to the English king, but since 1453 the château has once again been in French hands.

Today, the estate benefits from its special soils, ancient vines and distinctive microclimate. Château d’Yquem stands for an uncompromising commitment to quality. Meticulous selection of the best grapes in the vineyard is followed by rigorous selection of the finest barrels in the cellar. From a single vine, just enough must is obtained for one glass of wine.

Alongside the 2015 vintage, Parker awarded 100 points only to the 1945 and 2009 vintages.

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