Château Yquem, Sauternes

Château d'Yquem

Château Yquem 2006, Sauternes 1° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 95+

€445.00

(€593.33 L)

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Château d’Yquem 2006, Sauternes Premier Cru Classé, shows a bright golden color with complex aromas of honey, apricot, and spices. Rich, balanced palate with fresh acidity.

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Description

Château d'Yquem 2006 - Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classé

Presentation :

Château d'Yquem is the most prestigious producer of sweet wines in Sauternes, renowned for its elegance and exceptional longevity. The 2006 vintage is considered to be one of the finest of the decade, thanks to a remarkable balance between concentration, freshness and aromatic complexity.

Tasting

    - Colour: Luminous golden yellow with amber highlights.

    - Nose: Intense and complex, with notes of honey, ripe apricot, candied citrus fruit, white flowers and hints of vanilla and sweet spices.

    - Palate: Smooth, rich and balanced by fine, refreshing acidity. Powerful flavours of candied fruit, honey, spices and caramel, with a long, lingering finish full of elegance.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with :

    - Foie gras and terrines

    - Blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort)

    - Dried fruit desserts, tarts or brioche tarts

    - Spicy-sweet Asian cuisine

Ratings and awards

    - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 97/100

    - Wine Spectator: 96/100

    - Jancis Robinson: 18.5/20

    - Decanter: 95/100

Château d'Yquem
12 Items

Data sheet

Volume
0,75l
Vintage
2006
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulphites.
Packing
OWC 12 bottles
Vines
S?millon, Sauvignon
Storage advice
Great cellaring potential
Consumption guidelines
Drink chilled between 4 and 8°C.
Taste
Sweet, liquorice wine
Producer
SA du Château d’Yquem, 33210 Sauternes, France
Bottling
Mis en bouteille au Château

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