Château d'Yquem is widely considered the greatest sweet wine in the world. The prestigious estate was family owned for many centuries before it was acquired in 1999 by the French luxury goods group LVMH. Designated 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Château d’Yquem is at the very apex of the Sauternes Classification. The Grand Vin is produced from only fully botrytised fruit, carefully hand-harvested over successive passes by a team of highly skilled pickers. Yields are tiny, with each vine producing just one glass of wine. Fermentation takes place in 100% new oak barriques followed by up to 36 month’s maturation in oak. A wine of exceptional intensity and complexity, the best vintages of Château d'Yquem are capable of aging gracefully for well over 50 years. Château d'Yquem also produces a dry white wine 'Y' made only in exceptional years.