Retour Château d'Yquem - Sauternes - 1er Cru Supérieur Blanc - 2016
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Sauternes
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2016
GRAPE VARIETY: Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright golden yellow.
Nose Beautiful notes of exotic fruit and candied citrus combined with a touch of acacia honey and vanilla.
Palate A refined and captivating wine, blending freshness and intensity with a silky, ethereal texture, highlighted by a finish of exceptional length and beautiful orange aromas.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Foie Gras, raw or semi-cooked, with fig confit or mango jam, sweetbreads with Sauternes butter, blue-veined cheeses (fourme d'Ambert or Montbrison on toast).
Cellar ageing From now until 2050
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine The praise is far from exaggerated—this legendary estate truly holds a unique position for its remarkable consistency, extraordinary aging potential, and unparalleled aromatic complexity.

As the only Sauternes classified as Premier Grand Cru Supérieur, it is indisputably one of the greatest wines in the world. Recent vintages, like the exceptional 2016, showcase extraordinary precision and intensity, reaffirming its status at the pinnacle of winemaking.
Wine Exuding purity and freshness, the 2016 Yquem stands as a masterpiece of precision and balance. The nose reveals stunning notes of exotic fruits, candied citrus, and acacia honey, all subtly enhanced by a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine’s grace is extraordinary, blending freshness and intensity in a silky, ethereal texture. The finish, with its exceptional length, lingers on notes of orange zest and orange blossom. A timeless, refined, and vibrant work of art.
Vinification Hand harvested grape by grape with 4 successive selections.
Residual sugar: 135g/l.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker : 96/100