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Château d'Yquem 1990 / Half Bottle 7030571
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Closed
16 Dec 2024
Bottle Details
One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity.
Château d'Yquem 1990 Sauternes 1er-Cru Superieur 6x75cl
One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur.
Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.
Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.
Producer
Vintage
1990
ABV
13%
Type
Sweet Wine
Size
37.5cl
Closure
Cork
Grape Varietal
Producer
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.
Location
Château d'Yquem, 33210 Sauternes, Bordeaux
Owner
LVMH
Geography
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.
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