Château d'Yquem, Sauternes AC 1CCS 2019
- 0.75L | 13.0%
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Château d'Yquem, Sauternes AC 1CCS 2019
Taste & Aging
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidity
Drinking Window
Aging phase
Until 2029
Ready to drink
2029 - 2075
Past peak
After 2075
Aromas
Food Pairing
Vintage Report
The 2019 vintage in Sauternes is of excellent quality with a score of 92 points. The wines are characterized as early maturing and approachable, while retaining their distinctive power and elegance.
Our Review
I was lucky enough to once drink a glass of '88 somewhere. I also had a glass of Burgundy, which tasted like water next to it.
It's intense, omnipresent, caramel-like, but it still has freshness and depth. And that finish, oh my, immensely long.
I assume that basic profile is present in all Château d'Yquem, I would personally let it age as long as possible.
A fantastic wine that absolutely won't disappoint. It's also a must-have for any wine lover's collection. This is the perfect opportunity to acquire this legendary wine. The very best dessert wine available in the world, from one of the very best wineries, Château d'Yquem.
The perfect conditions for Chateau d'Yquem
The centuries-old vineyard in Sauternes is one of the things that makes the Château so unique. The estate owns no less than 113 hectares of vineyards spread across the entire commune. The vines are planted in precious soil of pebbles and coarse gravel. The subsoil consists of clay, which has good water reserves. Nothing is lacking in the vineyards, and the grapes receive everything they need. Yquem is planted with two grape varieties: Sémillon (75%), which produces a rich wine with body and structure, and Sauvignon Blanc (25%), an early-ripening grape that adds wonderfully fresh notes to this dessert wine. The estate owns the most beautiful plot of land and is the only one to be classified as a Grand Cru Classe. The grapes here are affected by the Botrytis bacteria. However, the magical phenomenon of botrytization is delicate and subject to numerous meteorological factors. If the weather is too dry, the noble rot is inhibited. And if it rains too much, the grapes no longer ripen. This can cause the entire harvest to be damaged and irreparably ruined. There are numerous risks, sometimes even causing the entire harvest to fail.The impressive aroma and taste of Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
When the grapes are optimally ripe, they are harvested entirely by hand to create the wine's strength and suppleness. This is one of the most important tasks during the vinification process, carried out under the supervision of winemaker Antoine Depierre. The result is impressive. The aroma reveals abundant tropical fruit, vanilla, and ripe notes of yellow fruit. Take a moment to fully appreciate these aromas; you'll also notice hints of honey and white flowers. Thanks to the long oak aging, the taste is also overwhelming, very stylish and complex, with flavor impressions of fruit and warm notes of oak and vanilla. On the palate, this dessert wine is silky and opulent. A strong character is clearly evident, as is elegance and balance. The aftertaste of Château d'Yquem is legendary and tells a different story, one that lingers on and on...Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Producer | Chateau d Yquem |
| Varietal(s) | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Oak aging | Yes, Long wood aging in oak barrels. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
