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CHATEAU D'YQUEM, 1973
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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CHATEAU D'YQUEM, 1973
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.
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 |
