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Sweet sweet
2016 m. „Y d'Yquem“ yra vienas iš geriausių vynų, kuriuos kada nors pagamino šis Château. Šio vyno aromatuose atsiskleidžia gaivios agrastų, ananasų ir nashi kriaušių natos. Kompleksiškas skonis išsiskiria nepriekaištinga tekstūros ir rūgšties pusiausvyra. Vynas pasižymi švariu ir subtiliai sūriu poskoniu, kuris tiesiog skatina ragauti vėl ir vėl. Šis vynas idealiai tinka mėgautis jau dabar, tačiau turi visas savybes, leidžiančias jam puikiai bręsti ir tobulėti dar daugelį metų.
Rekomenduojame tiekti 10 - 12 C. Idealus derinys su Foie Gras, Roquefort sūriu, nepakeičiamas su desertais ir kaip desertas.
A very classic Yquem. Breathtakingly wide spectrum of floral honey, exotic fruit (passion fruit, mango and pineapple), caramel and marzipan aromas. But none of this is a jot too much. In fact, the wine is extremely precise and finely nuanced. Wonderful freshness and textural complexity, in spite of the considerable concentration and extravagance. Very suave and sensual finish that goes on and on. Drink or hold.
Château d’Yquem – a true Bordeaux legend whose history spans more than four centuries. In the Middle Ages, the estate belonged to the King of England, and in 1593 the Sauvage family acquired the property, laying the foundations of today’s vineyard and introducing the distinctive practice of late harvesting. In 1711, under Louis XIV, they became full owners of Yquem. In the 18th–19th centuries, Yquem’s reputation was cemented by Françoise Joséphine de Sauvage d’Yquem, whose remarkable leadership during the turbulent years of the French Revolution secured the estate’s international acclaim. By the late 19th century, Château d’Yquem had become the benchmark of Sauternes, a wine for which aristocrats were willing to pay astronomical prices. In the 20th century, the Lur-Saluces family safeguarded the estate’s philosophy with dedication. Since 1999, it has been owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton, and today Château d’Yquem remains the ultimate symbol of sweet wine excellence worldwide.
Wine Style
Château d’Yquem is celebrated for its unparalleled combination of elegance, richness, and precision. It is the only Sauternes producer classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux classification. The wine is crafted from ‘Sémillon’ and ‘Sauvignon Blanc’, grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The result is a wine bursting with concentrated aromas of apricot, peach, candied orange peel, honey, spice, and vanilla, balanced by vibrant acidity and a silky texture. Yquem is distinguished not only by its luscious sweetness but also by its extraordinary freshness and harmony, making it the reference point for all sweet wines.
Prestigious Vineyards
The estate comprises about 100 hectares of vineyards in the Barsac and Sauternes appellations, of which only around 65 hectares are harvested each year to maintain the highest quality. The dominant clay-limestone soils combined with a unique microclimate provide the perfect conditions for noble rot. Strict selection – often just a few berries from each bunch – is one of the key elements that sets Yquem apart.
Aging and Drinking Window
Every bottle of Château d’Yquem is the result of extended maturation. The wine is aged for about 36 months in French oak barrels, all of which are new, imparting depth and complexity. While it can be enjoyed young, with its vibrant fruit and freshness, its true greatness unfolds with age – Yquem can mature gracefully for more than a century, retaining its incomparable vitality and harmony.
