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The Château d'Yquem 2011, Premier Cru Supérieur of Sauternes, blends Sémillon (80%) and Sauvignon Blanc (20%) on clay-gravelly soils. Notes of golden fruits – apricot, pear – and honey on the nose, a silky and lively, mineral palate. A wine for aging (until 2050), ideal with foie gras or Roquefort.
Château d'Yquem
A jewel of Sauternes, this estate has embodied viticultural excellence since the 16th century, combining family heritage with mastery of a unique terroir.
- Terroir: Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of the Sauternes appellation, bathed by the morning mists of the Garonne, which encourage noble rot and concentrate the aromas.
- Vinification: Manual harvesting through successive tries, aged in French oak barrels, yielding sweet wines of unmatched precision and longevity.
A jewel of Sauternes, this estate has embodied viticultural excellence since the 16th century, combining family heritage with mastery of a unique terroir.
- Terroir: Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of the Sauternes appellation, bathed by the morning mists of the Garonne, which encourage noble rot and concentrate the aromas.
- Vinification: Manual harvesting through successive tries, aged in French oak barrels, yielding sweet wines of unmatched precision and longevity.
Tasting notes for Château d'Yquem 2011
To the eye – A golden robe with amber reflections, dense and luminous, like liquid honey captured in the glass, revealing a silky texture from the very first glance.
On the nose – An enchanting bouquet where golden apple and Williams pear intertwine, before candied apricot, roasted pineapple and a saline hint of orange blossom emerge, all underscored by a chalky minerality.
On the palate – A voluptuous attack, carried by a lively and taut acidity, where notes of candied lemon, acacia honey and vanilla unfold, leading to a finish of saline length and crystalline purity.
Serve at 8–10°C in a white Bordeaux-style wine glass to release the full complexity of this great sweet wine.
Vintage 2011
A vintage marked by early maturity and a rare concentration, where freshness and power balance each other with remarkable elegance.
- Aging potential: 30 to 50 years, to be stored in a cellar at a stable temperature (12–14°C) away from light.
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