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chateau d'yquem
CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1er cru superieur, Sauternes 1983 Bottle
1 * Bottle
98
WS
96
RP
94
NM
About this wine
Incredibly opulent and rich, Château d'Yquem is widely considered the greatest sweet wine in the world. Currently owned by LVMH, this prestigious Sauternes estate is at the very top of the appellation’s classification, designated 1er Cru Classé Supérieur. Château d’Yquem’s 110 ha of vineyards are planted to 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. 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.
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Wine Details
Variety/Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Vintage
1983
Classification and Scores
Classification
None
Taste Profile
Style
Fortified & Dessert Wine
Winery and Region
Country
France
Region
Sauternes
State / Province
Bordeaux
Delivery and Returns
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ABOUT THE WINERY
Chateau d'Yquem
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.
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