Chateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur
Incredibly opulent and rich, Château d'Yquem is widely considered the greatest sweet wine in the world. Currently owned by LVMH, this prestigious Sauternes estate is at the very top of the appellations classification, designated 1er Cru Classé Supérieur. Château dYquems 110 ha of vineyards are planted to 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The Grand Vin is produced from only fully botrytised fruit, carefully hand-harvested over successive passes by a team of highly skilled pickers. Yields are tiny, with each vine producing just one glass of wine. Fermentation takes place in 100% new oak barriques followed by up to 36 months maturation in oak. A wine of exceptional intensity and complexity, the best vintages of Château d'Yquem are capable of aging gracefully for well over 50 years.
Chateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2020
99 points$895 eachPrice consistently lowChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2021
99 points$899 eachPrice consistently lowChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2019
99 points$899 eachin cases of 6 for $5,394Price consistently lowChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2023
97 points$925 eachNew offer at low priceChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2023 375mL
97 points$460 eachNew offer at low priceChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2016 375mL
99 points$499 eachTypical priceChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2022 375mL
100 points$499 eachTypical priceChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2023 1.5L
97 points$1,999 eachNew offer at typical priceChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 1993
99 points$1,075 eachPrice consistently highChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 1994
99 points$1,095 eachPrice consistently highChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2002
99 points$1,095 eachPrice consistently highChateau d'Yquem 1er cru superieur 2016 1.5L
99 points$2,250 eachPrice consistently high
