Château d’Yquem symbolizes four centuries during which twelve generations have strived to look for premium grape varieties, the best vineyard management and winemaking practices. This Premier Grand Cru Classé belongs to a tiny appellation, Sauternes, which covers only 2% of the Bordeaux vineyards.
This Premier Cru Supérieur de Bordeaux with its 113 hectares of vines would be nothing without Botrytis cinerea, a microscopic fungus that transforms decay into gold, its unique terroir and late harvesting in several waves in order the pick only the most botrytised grapes each time. Sémillon produces a rich, sappy wine with body and structure and Sauvignon contributes aromas and finesse.
Yields are very limited with only 9 hl/ha (45 hl/ha for red wine). Besides, wines stay for three years in the barrel ageing cellar before being bottle. In a few words, Château d’Yquem is more like a piece of art than a simple product.
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