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James Suckling

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CHATEAU D'YQUEM, 2004

SAUTERNES

"Pierre Lurton, the director of Yquem and Cheval-Blanc, confided that he truly wanted to make his mark at this legendary estate and that he had taken drastic measures to produce something exceptional in 2004 (he halved the harvest, so probably fewer than 75,000 bottles will be produced). This wine reveals wonderful aromas of pineapple, apples, and lemons with an abundance of botrytis. Full-bodied, yet incredibly refined and long. It has exceptional freshness and elegance. It lingers on and on. Fabulous. It possesses an incredible purity and radiant brightness. Like a perfectly cut diamond." - James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
AROMAS Pineapple, apple, lemon, botrytis, vanilla
FOOD PAIRINGS

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

 

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400,00 € H.T.
400,00 € 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 Pineapple, apple, lemon, botrytis, vanilla
FOOD PAIRINGS

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