"Another impressive Yquem" 

Wine Region: Boredaux - France

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Tasting notes: " The wine has a medium to deep golden color. The intense aromas are of fresh apricot, honey & botrytis/honeysuckle notes. The very sweet & incredibly intense palate is rich with flavors honey & a syrupy texture. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a marzipan texture & delicate notes of vanilla & almond. The enduring finish is exceptionally vibrant with apricot fruit & lovely balancing freshness."

Expert ratings: Wine Enthusiast99/100

" Barrel Sample. Apricot tones with lively acidity give this rich wine a vein of freshness. Pear and white peach notes offer weight, while a lime backbone brings levity. There is a richness from the botrytis that is lifted by this wines delicious freshness." Wine Enthusiast

About the Winery:

Châteay d'Yquem is often described as the greatest sweet wine in the world. After centuries of family ownership, Yquem was finally sold in acrimonious circumstances to Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy in 1999. However, its former owner and director Alexandre de Lur-Saluce remains in charge.

Yquem is located on the highest hill in Sauternes and enjoys the best growing conditions in the whole appellation. The 110-hectare vineyard is planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc.Only fully botrytized fruit is picked by the 150 highly skilled pickers and yields are so low that each vine produces only one glass of wine.

Yquem is fermented in oak barrels (100% new) and is left in barriques to mature for up to 36 months. Intensely opulent when young, Yquem develops an extraordinary complexity and exotic richness when fully mature, with the best vintages lasting for over 50 years. Château d'Yquem is classified as a 1er Cru Classé supérieur.