Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.623 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Time for dessert!!!

The nose shows; white peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and floral spring flowers.

The body is thick, gluey and rich and has lots of residual sugar. White peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and spring flowers. The acidity is beautiful, thick and round. The finish is well balanced and elegant with polish on the finish for days.

Photos of; Chateau d’ Yquem, their tasting room, 1917 bottle of d’ Yquem and botrytis grapes and their barrel room.

Time for dessert!!!

The nose shows; white peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and floral spring flowers.

The body is thick, gluey and rich and has lots of residual sugar. White peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and spring flowers. The acidity is beautiful, thick and round. The finish is well balanced and elegant with polish on the finish for days.

Photos of; Chateau d’ Yquem, their tasting room, 1917 bottle of d’ Yquem and botrytis grapes and their barrel room.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2019
leon egozi

NY wine spectator event

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Oct 22nd, 2024
Neil Valenzuela

The youngster of the group. The 2016 is incredible, with dried fruits, coming through amazingly!

The youngster of the group. The 2016 is incredible, with dried fruits, coming through amazingly!

May 28th, 2024
Neil Valenzuela

Solid. As always- previous notes apply.

Solid. As always- previous notes apply.

Sep 3rd, 2023
Alexandre Pagliano

Was excellent but not to its usual standards. Half bottle. Which might explain ?

Was excellent but not to its usual standards. Half bottle. Which might explain ?

Jan 26th, 2023
Neil Valenzuela

Absolutely love this wine. Dried pineapple, pear, orange marmalade, almonds, burnt honey/ brown sugar and orange blossoms. Merry Christmas!

🏅98 Points - Robert Parker

Absolutely love this wine. Dried pineapple, pear, orange marmalade, almonds, burnt honey/ brown sugar and orange blossoms. Merry Christmas!

🏅98 Points - Robert Parker

Dec 25th, 2022
Jean-Philip Journeault

2016

Sep 15th, 2022
Alexandre Pagliano

Rich and decadent, also fresh, balanced and long in the mouth. Gotta be much better in bigger formats. We loved it and are looking for more :)

Rich and decadent, also fresh, balanced and long in the mouth. Gotta be much better in bigger formats. We loved it and are looking for more :)

Mar 19th, 2022
Neil Shah

Exquisite

Exquisite

Feb 7th, 2021
Peter Hladun

Speechless...

Speechless...

Feb 29th, 2020