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#Château d'Yquem "Y" 2008 x 4
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Closing
12 May 2025
Bottle Details
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.
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Vintage
2008
ABV
14.5%
Type
White Wine
Size
4 x 75cl
Closure
Cork
Bottle count
10,000
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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AOC
The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a cornerstone of France’s wine regulation system, designed to protect the authenticity, quality, and geographical origin of its wines and other agricultural products. Introduced in the early 20th century, the AOC system ensures that each wine labeled under a specific appellation adheres to rigorous standards, including permitted grape varieties, vineyard location, production methods, and yields. This guarantees that wines not only come from a defined region but also reflect its unique terroir and traditional practices. For wine lovers, the AOC label is a mark of both provenance and quality, offering a deeper connection to France’s rich winemaking heritage.
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Minor label damage/staining
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