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From the hillsides of Sauternes, Château d'Yquem 2001 unites Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc to create an exceptional sweet wine. Aged 42 months in barrels, it captivates with its notes of candied fruits and honey, a silky palate and a mineral finish. Perfect with foie gras or desserts, until 2100.
Château d'Yquem
A jewel of Sauternes, this legendary estate has embodied the excellence of sweet wines since the 16th century, combining family tradition and an exceptional terroir.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and gravels 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 new oak barrels and extended ageing for unrivalled complexity.
Tasting notes for Château d'Yquem Yquem 2001
Appearance: A golden robe with amber highlights, of a silky density and crystalline brilliance, like liquid honey capturing the light.
On the nose: First aromas of candied vine peach and roasted apricot, followed by bitter orange zest, toasted almond paste, then a saline touch evoking sea spray, before ending on a note of vanilla crème brûlée.
On the palate: A smooth and generous attack, carried by a lively and precise acidity that balances the richness, while a chalky minerality structures an interminable finish, where gentle spices and candied fruits intermingle.
Serve at 10–12°C in a white wine glass of the Bordeaux type, with slightly flared sides to concentrate the aromas.
2001 Vintage
A vintage of anthological standing, where nature offered perfect conditions to express the full nobility of the Yquem terroir.
- Aging potential: Over a century under optimal storage conditions (cool, humid cellar, away from light).
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A jewel of Sauternes, this legendary estate has embodied the excellence of sweet wines since the 16th century, combining family tradition and an exceptional terroir.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and gravels 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 new oak barrels and extended ageing for unrivalled complexity.
Tasting notes for Château d'Yquem Yquem 2001
Appearance: A golden robe with amber highlights, of a silky density and crystalline brilliance, like liquid honey capturing the light.
On the nose: First aromas of candied vine peach and roasted apricot, followed by bitter orange zest, toasted almond paste, then a saline touch evoking sea spray, before ending on a note of vanilla crème brûlée.
On the palate: A smooth and generous attack, carried by a lively and precise acidity that balances the richness, while a chalky minerality structures an interminable finish, where gentle spices and candied fruits intermingle.
Serve at 10–12°C in a white wine glass of the Bordeaux type, with slightly flared sides to concentrate the aromas.
2001 Vintage
A vintage of anthological standing, where nature offered perfect conditions to express the full nobility of the Yquem terroir.
- Aging potential: Over a century under optimal storage conditions (cool, humid cellar, away from light).
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