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Château D'Yquem 2018

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Château d’Yquem 2018 is rich, clear, and seductive: aromas of honey, apricot, mango, and white flowers combine with delicate spice notes like saffron. On the palate, it is silky, dense, yet astonishingly fresh, supported by lively acidity and great aromatic depth. An elegant, brilliant Sauternes with precise sweetness and a very long, creamy finish – a young Yquem full of finesse and great aging potential.

Wine profile: Château D'Yquem 2018

Expansion: The grapes are hand-picked and selected, with the noble rot fungus Botrytis cinerea playing a crucial role. Fermentation takes place in new oak barrels, followed by 20 months of maturation in the same barrels to give the wine its complexity and longevity.

Grape variety (filter): 65% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc

Taste: Sweetly

Maturity: 2025–2055

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

Allergens: contains sulphites

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

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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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Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.

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