{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem","title":"Château d'Yquem, Sauternes","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem is the absolute reference of Sauternes and one of the most celebrated sweet wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from carefully selected Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it combines incomparable richness and complexity with a fresh backbone and rare elegance, along with remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Sauternes, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru Supérieur 1855\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly Sémillon, with Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 30 months in new oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandied apricot, mango, honey, fresh citrus, sweet almond and white flowers, with a finish of remarkable length and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of rare wines and exceptional collections. Select your vintage above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Yquem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Château d'Yquem chilled, at 10 to 12 °C, but not ice-cold, to preserve its aromas. An opened bottle keeps for several days in the fridge, well stoppered. Lying down in a cool cellar, Yquem has one of the longest ageing potentials of any wine: great vintages can last a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoie gras is the classic match, but Yquem also shines with Roquefort, chicken in a cream sauce, lightly spiced Asian cuisine or a not-too-sweet stone-fruit dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/chateau-d-yquem-histoire-terroir-et-secrets\"\u003eChâteau d'Yquem: history, terroir and secrets\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/chateau-d-yquem\"\u003eChâteau d'Yquem collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Yquem a \"Premier Cru Supérieur\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1855 classification, Château d'Yquem was the only estate given this rank, placed above all other Sauternes and Barsac wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Yquem's sweetness come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars in the Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The grapes are picked berry by berry, in several passes through the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":57452011815261,"sku":"","price":344.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2019","offer_id":57452011848029,"sku":"","price":370.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018","offer_id":57452011880797,"sku":"","price":332.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017","offer_id":57452011913565,"sku":"","price":344.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016","offer_id":57452011946333,"sku":"","price":374.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015","offer_id":57452011979101,"sku":"","price":476.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014","offer_id":57452031476061,"sku":null,"price":451.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013","offer_id":57452031508829,"sku":null,"price":349.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2010","offer_id":57452031541597,"sku":null,"price":476.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/15.jpg?v=1773661382","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-gb\/products\/chateau-dyquem","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}