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Yquem 2001
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Sourced from the clay-limestone soils of Sauternes, the Château d'Yquem 2001 blends botrytized Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. This sweet wine, aged in oak barrels, offers notes of candied citrus and honey, carried by a vibrant acidity. Unctuous and mineral, it pairs beautifully with foie gras or desserts.
A jewel of Sauternes, this family estate has embodied excellence since the 16th century, crafting sweet wines of rare nobility.
- Terroir: Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of the Sauternes appellation, bathed by the Ciron and the Garonne, creating an ideal microclimate for noble rot.
- Vinification: Manual harvesting through successive tries, fermentation in French oak barrels and meticulous ageing for a pure expression of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château d'Yquem 2001
To the eye – A golden robe with amber highlights, dense and luminous, like liquid honey captured in the glass, revealing a silky texture and crystalline brilliance.
On the nose – An enchanting bouquet where candied apricot, bitter orange zest, acacia honey and a touch of saffron intertwine, before a mineral, almost saline note underscores the complexity.
On the palate – A smooth and generous entry, carried by a lively acidity that brings tension and balance, while nuances of candied fruits and soft spices linger into a remarkably long finish, both rich and of rare elegance.
Serve at 10–12°C in a Bordeaux-style white wine glass to reveal its full depth.
Vintage 2001
An exceptional vintage, marked by ideal climatic conditions, where noble rot developed with rare perfection, delivering concentration and freshness.
- Ageing potential: 50 years and more, to be stored in a cool (12–14°C) and humid cellar, away from light.
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