2021 Château d'Yquem

An iconic, exquisite symphony of tropical fruits, honey, and floral notes, guaranteed to elevate any special occasion.

Producer

Château d'Yquem

Region

Sauternes, Bordeaux

Country

France

Varietal

Semillon

Varietal Composition

65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc

Specifications

2021

Vintage

2051

Drink By

14

%

ABV

Vinification

Botrytis-affected grapes are vinified and aged in new French oak - 148 g/L residual sugar

Occasional wine note

This beautiful historic wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux is perhaps the most sought after French dessert wines. It is the 1st Premier Cru Supérieur from the Bordeaux Classification of 1855, but its history goes back to the 1500s. Sauternes is renown for being just right for making botrytis/noble rot wines, and this Château located in the best parcels. This is a special dessert wine, but it's not just for dessert. This goes well with spicy foods, foie gras, poultry, shellfish. This has traditionally been the last of the wines we enjoy at our Thanksgiving table.

What experts say about this wine

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James Suckling

Dreamy, subtle aromas of dried fruit such as apricots and mangoes, but also fresh lemons and pears. Then there are caramel and tart tatin undertones with some bananas, pineapple, tangerines and other tropical fruit. Full-bodied, yet it remains vivid and compact, giving it a lightness even though it is really structured. The tannins are throughout the palate but blend in perfectly, giving it a solid presence, like a a diamond. It’s tight at the end, but you know that it will linger for ages, with a lightly chewy and intellectual finish. Touches of sweetness, cloves and bitterness to make it interesting. Dynamic.

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Wine Cellar Insider

The complex aromatic profile explodes from the glass with pineapple, papaya, apricot, Meyer lemon, tangerine peels, caramel, honey, vanilla, saffron, cashews, and candied grapefruit in the aromatic profile. The palate resides perfectly in the middle of hedonism, and vibrancy. Clearly, there is ample sweetness, but the racy acidity provides incredible lift, energy, and length. The fruit expresses purity in its tangerines, oranges, mango, papaya, banana, and pineapples all slathered in honey. This is one of those Yquem's that can be enjoyed either as a sweet wine, or due to its vibrancy, with a diverse array of savory, and spicy dishes.

pairing recommendation

Crème brûlée

Caramel

Toffee

Pie

Spicy Food

Foie Gras

Oysters

Asian Fare

Poultry

Pungent Cheese

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Vivino Rating
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