Timeless emblem of Sauternes, the Château d’Yquem 2010 in Magnum stands as an ode to patience, terroir light and artisanal know-how. A vintage of great consistency, 2010 allowed an extremely precise ripening, offering a dense, radiant substance driven by noble rot. The large format, like a time capsule, promotes a slower, more harmonious evolution, preserving the fruit's brightness while carving an aromatic architecture of superb depth. For the discerning enthusiast, it promises a sensory journey unfolding with nobility, from the first caress on the palate to the long final persistence.

Blend and vinification

From the estate's emblematic blend, this wine combines Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, complementary varieties that bring together opulence, precision and aromatic clarity. Hand-harvested in successive passes, only when botrytis cinerea reaches perfection, the berries are selected with the utmost rigor. This staggered picking, a true ballet of patience, concentrates sugars and aromas while preserving a crystalline tension. The juices, gently pressed, ferment in barrels, before an extended ageing in oak casks carried out with constant attention. This continual care reveals a sumptuous texture, an intensity perfectly held by a bright freshness, the signature of great Sauternes built for long-term cellaring.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Luminous, deep gold with shimmering highlights, announcing concentrated substance and admirable density, enhanced by the natural brilliance of the large format.
• Nose : A bouquet of great complexity, marrying ripe peach and pineapple with nuances of vanilla, coconut, nutmeg, cinnamon and a fine veil of caramel. Accents of candied fruit and a honeyed touch complete a composition as precise as it is captivating.
• Palate : Gentle attack, generous and silky mid-palate. The liqueur, of great purity, reaches towards an endless finish, driven by a noble acidity that balances the sweetness and leaves a delicate, spicy and luminous trail.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve between 10 and 12°C in large white wine glasses to reveal its breadth and aromatic finesse. The magnum expresses itself ideally after a few minutes of aeration, simply by pouring the first glass to awaken the bouquet. Store in a cellar, away from light, at a stable temperature and with controlled humidity. This 2010 has a cellaring potential of several decades, gaining complexity and harmony over time, with a slow evolution especially favourable to the large format.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : mi-cuit foie gras, toasted brioche, lightly salted cashews, Parmesan cromesquis.
• Starters : warm citrus lobster, scallop carpaccio, truffled poultry ravioli, shrimp and mango sushi.
• Main courses : roast poultry with reduced jus, lamb tagine with apricots, coq au Sauternes, gently spiced Asian cuisine.
• Cheeses : Roquefort, aged Comté, Bleu d’Auvergne, aged goat cheese with honey.
• Desserts : thin peach tart, roasted pineapple, vanilla-caramel entremet, spiced sabayon.

Moments to enjoy

The Château d’Yquem 2010 in Magnum accompanies memorable moments, when time stands still and the art of hosting is expressed without ostentation.

• To celebrate a unique event where every detail counts, from the first toast to the final note.
• At a gourmet dinner where the food-wine pairing becomes dialogue, balance and emotion.
• As an exceptional gift for a connoisseur, a guarantee of grandeur and longevity.

Specifications

• Name : Château d’Yquem 2010, Magnum
• Appellation : Sauternes AOP
• Classification : 1er Cru Supérieur
• Type : Sweet white wine
• Vintage : 2010
• Grapes : Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
• Aging : about 20 months in oak barrels
• Volume : Magnum, 1.5 l
• Cellaring : horizon 2015 to 2080 depending on storage
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C