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James Suckling

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CHATEAU D'YQUEM, 2003

SAUTERNES

"Subtle and refined, with notes of lemon peel, vanilla cream, and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and a richness of flavors. Electrifying yet refined, with moderate sweetness and a magnificent finish. I love the class of this wine and its length: it has 'afterburners.'" - James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
AROMAS Vanilla cream, lemon peel, dried pineapple. Very spicy
FOOD PAIRINGS

Roquefort and walnut toast, quail with foie gras
FORMAT 75 CL

 

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450,00 € H.T.
450,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Biodynamic - Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and in organic conversion
GRAPE VARIETIES

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
VINEYARD SIZE 100 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 60,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
TERROIR

Gravel soil on clay
History and anecdotes

The Château d’Yquem is located on the left bank of the Garonne. A unique terroir that was classified as Premier Cru Supérieur of Sauternes and Barsac in 1855, the first vines were planted in the 16th century. The property remained within the Lur-Saluces family for more than 4 centuries. Since 1999, Bernard Arnault has been the main shareholder.

CHATEAU D'YQUEM

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
AROMAS Vanilla cream, lemon peel, dried pineapple. Very spicy
FOOD PAIRINGS

Roquefort and walnut toast, quail with foie gras
FORMAT 75 CL