{"product_id":"chateau-d-yquem-sauternes-white-2018-half-bottle","title":"Chateau d' Yquem - Sauternes White 2018 Half Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Château d'Yquem is a powerful yet beautifully balanced Sauternes, marked by exceptional purity and intensity. The nose opens with expressive aromas of apricot, ripe peach, candied orange peel and crème brûlée, layered with delicate honeyed and floral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, its rich residual sugar delivers an unctuous texture, perfectly counterbalanced by vibrant acidity that brings remarkable freshness and precision. The finish is long and complex, lifted by notes of spice and fresh ginger, giving the wine both energy and impressive ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About The Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names in the world of wine carry the same weight as Château d'Yquem. The only estate ever classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Yquem stands alone at the summit of Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts uniqueness lies in an extraordinary natural phenomenon: Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot. Under the perfect interplay of morning mists and afternoon sunshine, grapes are patiently shrivelled and concentrated, developing unparalleled richness while preserving remarkable freshness. Each berry is harvested by hand, often through multiple passes in the vineyard, selecting only those at optimal maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine of profound complexity and longevity. Layers of apricot, candied citrus, honey, saffron and exotic spice unfold over time, supported by a vibrant acidity that gives Yquem its signature balance. Decades — sometimes centuries — of ageing reveal ever greater depth, making each bottle a living archive of its vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is extremely limited, and in challenging years the estate will choose not to produce the Grand Vin at all — an uncompromising commitment to quality that defines its legacy. Château d'Yquem is not simply a wine; it is a benchmark, a reference point against which all great sweet wines are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Grands Chais de France","offers":[{"title":"12 x 375 ml","offer_id":46091862114374,"sku":"VSSK-04412-Case - 12 x 375 ml","price":3760.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 375 ml","offer_id":46091857494086,"sku":"VSSK-04412","price":329.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5177\/8374\/files\/93Bottlessau5.png?v=1785924723","url":"https:\/\/thevintageclub.sg\/products\/chateau-d-yquem-sauternes-white-2018-half-bottle","provider":"The Vintage Wine Club Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}