How long can a bottle of Château d'Yquem be kept in a cellar?
Château d'Yquem is one of the rare white wines in the world with an almost unlimited ageing potential. Under optimal storage conditions — a cellar at around 12°C, stable humidity, away from light and vibrations — a bottle from the greatest vintages can evolve serenely for 50 years or more. Bottles from the 1967 or 1959 vintage tasted today still display impressive vitality and complexity. For more recent vintages such as 2001 or 2005, experts recommend waiting several more years before opening the bottle, in order to enjoy the wine at its peak aromatic expression.
