CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1er Cru Classe Superieur - Sauternes 2023 in OWC x 3 Bottles - PRE-RELEASE (Dv)

Description

Château d'Yquem is one of the most esteemed wine estates in the world, renowned for producing exceptional Sauternes, a sweet white wine from the Bordeaux region of France. Established in the 16th century, this illustrious estate is distinguished by its unique terroir, where clay and limestone soils, combined with a microclimate influenced by the Ciron and Garonne rivers, create ideal conditions for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This process enhances the grapes' natural sugars and acidity, resulting in incredibly luscious and complex wines.

The estate primarily uses two grape varieties: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Semillon contributes richness, honeyed notes, and a velvety texture, while Sauvignon Blanc adds freshness and vibrant acidity. Château d'Yquem’s commitment to quality is evident in its meticulous winemaking practices and strict selection of grapes, ensuring that only the finest fruit is used.

The wines are characterised by rich flavours, ranging from honey and apricot to citrus and floral notes, with a remarkable balance of sweetness and acidity that allows for exceptional ageing potential. Château d'Yquem holds the prestigious title of Premier Cru Supérieur from the Bordeaux classification of 1855, underscoring its unparalleled reputation. With centuries of tradition and expertise, d'Yquem continues to be a benchmark for dessert wines, captivating wine lovers and collectors around the globe.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 100 Points
Reviewed by: Yohan Castaing
Drink Date: 2026-2076
With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate.

JAMES SUCKLING 100 Points
“I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever”

JANE ANSON 100 Points
“Power, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two”

YVES BECK 100 Points
“Un vin accompli, entraînant, brillant à la finale interminable”

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