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CHATEAU D'YQUEM, 1970

SAUTERNES

CHARACTERISTICS

GRAPE VARIETIES Semillon, sauvignon blanc
AROMAS Dried fruits, candied fruits, honey, nuts
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Roquefort and walnuts toasts, quail with foie gras

MARK -
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

 

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Regular price 724,00 € T.T.C.
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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE High Environmental Value (HEV) certification
GRAPE VARIETIES

75% of semillon, 25% of sauvignon blanc

VINEYARD SURFACE AREA 100 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 60,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL

Gravel soil on clay

History and anecdotes
Château d’Yquem is located on the left bank of the Garonne. The only soil that has been classified as Premier Cru Supérieur of Sauternes and Barsac in 1855, the first vines were planted in the 16th century. The estate was the Lur-Saluces family’s property for more than four centuries. Since 1999, Bernard Arnault has become the first shareholder.
CHATEAU D'YQUEM

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

GRAPE VARIETIES Semillon, sauvignon blanc
AROMAS Dried fruits, candied fruits, honey, nuts
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Roquefort and walnuts toasts, quail with foie gras

MARK -
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL