{"title":"Château d'Yquem","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau d'Yquem, Sauternes premier cru supérieur\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only wine classified premier cru supérieur in 1855, Yquem is the most famous of all sweet wines. Sémillon and sauvignon blanc, picked berry by berry once noble rot has concentrated them, give a wine of extraordinary richness and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Yquem\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem in several vintages, including 2007 and 2023. Serve at around 10 °C, as an aperitif, with foie gras, blue cheese or a fruit dessert. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/vin-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is free in France for orders from €300.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Château d'Yquem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long can a Château d'Yquem be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYquem is famous for its exceptional longevity: it can be kept for several decades, and great vintages evolve well beyond that. Over time, its colour deepens and its aromas gain in complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store a bottle of Yquem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore it lying down, in a cool cellar at around 12 °C, away from light, vibration and temperature changes. The château does not release its grand vin in years considered insufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Château d'Yquem a good gift idea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage Yquem is often chosen to mark a birthday, a birth or an event from the matching year. Its great ageing potential means it can be opened many years later.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-2007","title":"Château d'Yquem 2007, Sauternes","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2007 is an exceptional vintage from the legendary Sauternes estate, the absolute reference in sweet wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from carefully selected Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage stands out for its purity, freshness and remarkable ageing potential, combining incomparable richness with a fresh backbone and rare elegance.\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\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\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\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\u003eA precise vintage for lovers of rare wines and collectors.\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-hk\/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-hk\/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":"Default Title","offer_id":57442779824477,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/14.jpg?v=1773661366"},{"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-hk\/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-hk\/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":405.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2019","offer_id":57452011848029,"sku":"","price":435.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018","offer_id":57452011880797,"sku":"","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017","offer_id":57452011913565,"sku":"","price":405.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016","offer_id":57452011946333,"sku":"","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015","offer_id":57452011979101,"sku":"","price":560.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014","offer_id":57452031476061,"sku":null,"price":530.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013","offer_id":57452031508829,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2010","offer_id":57452031541597,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/15.jpg?v=1773661382"},{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-2023","title":"Château d'Yquem 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2023 is an exceptional vintage from the legendary Sauternes estate, the absolute symbol of refinement in sweet wine.\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.\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\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandied apricot, honey, fresh citrus, vanilla and white flowers; a palate balanced between sweetness and acidity, with a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young vintage, already appealing, that will gain complexity for many years in the cellar.\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\u003eFind our detailed tasting in \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/chateau-d-yquem-2023-equilibre-parfait\"\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2023: perfect balance\u003c\/a\u003e. 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