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Château d'Yquem 2016

LVMH

1,5L

Bordeaux / France / White

Prix sur demande

Parker : 98+/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

The 2016 vintage of Château d’Yquem is the result of a year marked by extreme weather conditions, with the driest summer since 1898. Despite this drought, the September rains allowed the development of noble rot, essential to the production of this exceptional wine. The blend is composed of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, with a residual sugar content of 135 g/l.

The color is a deep golden yellow. The nose offers aromatic complexity with notes of exotic fruits, honey, white flowers, and beeswax. On the palate, the attack is full-bodied, the texture is rich and silky, supported by a lively acidity that balances the sweetness. The finish is long, marked by nuances of candied fruit and remarkable persistence.

Château d’Yquem, a famous wine estate, could have remained English since it belonged to the King of England in the Middle Ages, then Duke of Aquitaine. In 1453, it became French thanks to the annexation of Aquitaine to the French crown by Charles VII. In 1593, Jacques Sauvage obtained tenure of the estate, and his family began building the château and establishing the vineyard. In 1711, the ennobled family became the sole owner of Yquem.
In 1785, Françoise Joséphine de Sauvage d’Yquem married the Count of Lur-Saluces, who died three years later. Widowed, she brilliantly managed the estate, even during the Revolution, when she was imprisoned twice. She modernized the property, had a winery built in 1826, developed the grape harvest by successive selections, and brought Yquem international renown.

Wine region

Bordeaux / France

Wine type

White

Volume

1,5L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

20 ans +

Grape varieties

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon