From the famed Château d'Yquem, this is a white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from the regional appellation of Bordeaux-Supérieur.
Produced in small quantities, Y (aka Ygrec) is a rare wine made from the same vines as Château d'Yquem's renowned Sauternes 1er-Cru-Superior. It was formerly made at the end of the harvest, with the last bunches left on the vines. These grapes, affected to varying degrees by Botrytis cinerea however this changed since the 1996 vintage with the wine being made in a more "fresh and crisp" style.
Château d’Yquem
Château d’Yquem is situated in Sauternes, a world renowned sweet white wine appellation in Bordeaux on the left bank of the River Garonne in France. The site has been home to a vineyard since at least 1711. Chateau d`Yquem is often described as the greatest sweet wine in the world.
France
France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.
AOC
AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) is France’s official wine classification system, regulating geographic origin, grape varieties, viticulture, and winemaking practices to ensure quality and authenticity. It protects traditional regional wine styles and names.
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