Chateau d'Yquem 2010

The complexity and depth of a Sauternes wine

The property
South of Bordeaux, the Château d'Yquem is one of the most beautiful references of the Sauternes appellation. This legendary Premier Cru Classé Supérieur enjoys an exceptional terroir and gives birth to sweet wines that are sought after worldwide.

The vineyard
The Château d’Yquem is an extraordinary place, nestled in the heart of the hills of the Sauternes appellation, rich in a hundred hectares of vineyards planted on a mosaic of gravelly-sandy terroirs. While the estate extends over 113 hectares of vines, the vineyard in production spreads over about 100 hectares, benefiting from warm and dry soils on the surface with large gravels. The clay soils, on the other hand, allow for good water reserves.

The vintage
The year 2010, marked by a notable freshness, revealed all its potential thanks to a hot and dry summer. The harvest took place under ideal conditions, offering a raw material of great sanitary quality. The key to the vintage lay in a rigorous selection, favoring only the best terroirs and avoiding any temptation of overabundance.

Blend
The Château d’Yquem 2010 is the result of a blend of sémillon and sauvignon blanc.