Château d'Yquem

Widely regarded as the greatest sweet wine in the world, Château d’Yquem is the only estate to hold the rank of Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Located at the highest point of the Sauternes appellation, the château’s 113 hectares of vineyards benefit from the unique microclimate that encourages the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), producing wines of extraordinary richness, balance, and longevity.

The vineyard is planted primarily to Sémillon (80%) with Sauvignon Blanc (20%), yielding intensely concentrated grapes harvested berry by berry over multiple selective passes. This painstaking process results in a wine of unmatched complexity, sweetness, and freshness, capable of ageing for decades—sometimes even centuries.

First produced in the late 16th century, Château d’Yquem has built a reputation as Bordeaux’s most iconic wine, admired by royalty, connoisseurs, and collectors worldwide. Beyond the Grand Vin, the château also produces Y de Yquem, a rare and dry white wine of great finesse.