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White dry
Chateau d'Yquem "Y" kasmet yra pagaminama vos 10 000 butelių. Šis vynas yra gaminamas iš vynuogių užaugintų, vieno garsiausių saldžiojo vyno pasaulyje, Chateau d'Yquem vynuogynuose. 'Sauvignon Blanc' vynuogių derlius yra renkamas kiek anksčiau, norint išsaugoti vyne esančią gaivią rūgštį. Tuo tarpu, 'Semillon' vynuogėms yra leidžiama pilnai prisirpti ir pasidengti kilminguoju kekeriniu puviniu.
Vynuogių sultys yra fermentuojamos atskirai, nerūdijančio plieno talpose. Vėliau vynai yra brandinami prancūziško ąžuolo statinėse (trečdalis jų - naujos). 10 mėn. trunkančio brandinimo proceso metu, vynas yra laikomas su mielių nuosėdomis. Tik pasibaigus brandinimui, vynai yra sumaišomi į vieną.
Šviesaus aukso atspalvio vynas kvepia karamelizuotais obuoliais žaliaisiais melionais, verbena, sūdyta karamele. Burnoje vynas pilno kūno, juntami citrinos žievelių cukatų, kokoso ir migdolo riešutų, triufelių skoniai. Ilgo poskonio.
Patiekti 10 - 12 °C temperatūros prie paukštienos patiekalų, pagardintų žirneliais ar smidrais su kreminiu grietinėlės padažu. Vynas puikiai derės ir prie lengvai griliuje keptos žuvies ar lašišos.
Pale yellow, green hints, silver reflections. On the nose, subtle hints of lime blossom, pear and orange, notes of lime zest, a pleasant herbal savouriness and fine botrytis nuances underlaid with notes of vanilla and blanched almonds. Elegant with white Pome fruit, taut and tightly meshed, nuances of pear, finesse-rich acid structure and subtle notes of salt and white almonds on the long, lasting finish. An elegant and harmonious food wine with definite ageing potential.
This is a big white with sliced apple, pineapple and lychee fruit. It’s full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate. A roundness and power at the end. From the same plots as Yquem. Harvested August 9. 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% semillon. 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.
