In the pantheon of sweet wines, Château d'Yquem 2018, 1er Cru Supérieur de Sauternes, stands as a masterful chapter in a centuries-old Bordeaux saga. Sourced from a 113 hectares estate south of Bordeaux and cultivated with artisanal rigour, this vintage delivers a luminous performance. Its golden robe with silver highlights catches the light like a finely cut jewel, while the nose, of captivating complexity, combines notes of fruit infusion, generous honey and fresh peach. The palate, ample and structured, reveals its power with finesse, allowing orange and honey to blossom in a remarkable, long-lasting and statuesque balance. A benchmark at exceptional tables, this Sauternes invites contemplative tasting where time slows and emotion transcends words.

Assemblage et vinification

Born from a classic blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, Château d'Yquem 2018 marries depth, aromatic brilliance and a silky texture. The château team's know-how, combined with traditional vineyard practices, preserves the truest expression of the terroir. The élevage, carried out at the property with constant care, elevates the material and refines the structure to deliver a harmonious wine with great purity of line and controlled density. Every detail, from harvest to bottling, contributes to this unmistakable style that has made Yquem renowned worldwide.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Luminous gold with silver highlights, clear and intensely bright, evoking the flesh of sunlit yellow fruits. The graceful viscosity on the glass signals exceptional concentration.
• Nez : A broad, finely chiselled bouquet, marrying fruit infusion, delicate honey, fresh peach and citrus rind. With aeration, notes of linden, ripe orchard and orange zest emerge, for an aroma of great nobility.
• Bouche : Generous, caressing attack, powerful mid-palate carried by notes of honey and orange. The liqueur is precise and smooth, balanced by structural freshness, extending into a long, flavoursome and impeccably held finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Sauternes between 10 et 12°C in tulip-shaped white wine glasses to reveal the full complexity of its bouquet and the silky texture of its liqueur. A few minutes of aeration before serving helps it unveil its subtlest nuances. Store bottles in a cool cellar away from light. With a cellaring potential of 8 to 30 years, the 2018 vintage will evolve toward more amber tones and patinated aromas without losing its sovereign balance.

Accords mets et vin

• Foie gras: torchon or pan-seared, whose melting texture responds to the liqueur, enhanced by a citrus chutney.
• Blue cheeses: Roquefort or aged blues, for an elegant sweet-salty contrast.
• Poultry and veal: reduced jus with orange or honey, a pairing that highlights the wine's spicy and fruity dimension.
• Moderately spiced cuisine: touches of ginger or lemongrass for a delicately exotic aromatic resonance.
• Yellow fruit and citrus desserts: thin peach tart, orange crémeux, shortbread with candied lemon.

Moments de dégustation

Château d'Yquem 2018 is the natural companion to rare moments, when a dinner becomes a ceremony of taste and a gift becomes a lasting memory.

• To mark a precious celebration, where elegance is expressed without excess.
• During a gourmet menu, matched with finely crafted dishes and delicate textures.
• As an exceptional gift for discerning connoisseurs and collectors.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Château d'Yquem 2018, 1er Cru Supérieur Sauternes
• Appellation : Sauternes AOP
• Classement : 1er Cru Supérieur
• Type : Sweet white wine
• Millésime : 2018
• Cépages : Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
• Degré d’alcool : 14%
• Vignoble : 113 hectares, au sud de Bordeaux
• Récompenses : J. Suckling 97/100, WA 95/100, WS 96/100, Decanter 97/100
• Garde : 8 à 30 ans
• Température de service : 10–12°C
• Allergènes : Contient des sulfites