Château d'Yquem 2001 37,5CL

Château d’Yquem is one of the world’s most celebrated sweet wines, and the 2001 vintage comes from the legendary hillside estate in Sauternes, Bordeaux. Made from carefully selected botrytized Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it is prized for its extraordinary concentration, balance, and remarkable rarity. Since the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Yquem has stood alone as the only Sauternes estate ranked Premier Cru Supérieur.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine typically shows a deep golden to amber hue, a beautiful sign of its richness and evolution. The bouquet is lavish and layered, often opening with honey, candied citrus, apricot, saffron, marmalade, and toasted almond, followed by more complex notes of spice, vanilla, and dried flowers. On the palate, it is intensely sweet yet beautifully lifted by vibrant acidity, giving the wine remarkable freshness and precision. Expect a velvety texture, long persistence, and an almost endless finish. The 2001 vintage has superb aging potential and is already highly collectible, but it can continue to develop gracefully for decades.

Production
Château d’Yquem comes from the highest hill in Sauternes, where morning mists and sunny afternoons create ideal conditions for noble rot, or botrytis cinerea. The estate harvests in multiple passes, selecting only perfectly botrytized berries by hand to achieve the wine’s extraordinary concentration. Production is famously strict and yields are extremely low, with only the finest fruit making it into the final blend.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, to preserve freshness and aromatic detail. It is exceptional with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin, or simply enjoyed on its own as a special occasion wine. A short decant can help younger examples open up, but older bottles are often best poured carefully and served without extended aeration.

Producer
Château d’Yquem is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and revered estates, with a legacy stretching back more than 400 years. Its reputation was cemented in the 1855 classification, when it became the only wine in Sauternes to receive Premier Cru Supérieur status. The estate is widely regarded as the benchmark for fine sweet wine and has long been admired for its consistency, longevity, and exceptional quality.

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