Chateau d'Yquem 2018

A truly exceptional Sauternes wine by Yquem

The estate
Located south of Bordeaux, the Château d'Yquem is one of the most prestigious references of the Sauternes appellation. This legendary Premier Cru Classé Supérieur benefits from an exceptional terroir and produces globally sought-after sweet wines.

The vineyard
The Château d’Yquem is an extraordinary place, nestled in the heart of the hills of the Sauternes appellation, boasting a hundred hectares of vineyards planted on a mosaic of gravelly-sandy soils.

The vintage
A vintage marked by unpredictable weather, 2018 demanded all the expertise, patience, and responsiveness of the technical teams at Château d'Yquem. Due to almost tropical conditions with high rainfall and above-normal temperatures, the estate had to confront a significant risk of diseases in the vineyard, which was avoided thanks to the constant vigilance of the technical teams. The favorable weather of the summer months that extended into September allowed the grapes to reach optimal maturity with a high potential degree of alcohol. However, botrytis was slow to develop. The rains at the beginning of October encouraged its progression. The harvest of Château d'Yquem 2018 thus began on October 17, "grain by grain". The majority of the harvest took place from October 22 to 27 with fully botrytized berries. These 17 days of harvest enabled Château d'Yquem to make the most of this so-called "vintners' vintage". The 2018 vintage of Château d'Yquem is a triumph, rewarding all the efforts made throughout the year.

Blend
Sémillon (85%), sauvignon blanc (15%).