Château d'Yquem 2015 Imperial

Château d’Yquem is the benchmark for great Sauternes and one of the most celebrated sweet wines in the world. Made from fully botrytised Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from the historic hilltop estate in Bordeaux, the 2015 Imperial combines extraordinary concentration, precision and balance. First classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it remains a singular reference point for luxury dessert wine.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Château d’Yquem 2015 shows a deep golden colour with luminous intensity. The nose is lavish and layered, typically offering notes of apricot, candied citrus, honey, saffron, quince and exotic spice, lifted by a fine fresh edge that keeps everything vibrant. On the palate, it is rich and satiny, with powerful sweetness balanced by racy acidity and remarkable purity. Expect depth, complexity and a very long finish, with the structure to age gracefully for decades—often far longer—developing even more nuanced notes of caramel, dried fruit, spice and toasted marmalade over time.

Production
Château d’Yquem sits on the highest hill in Sauternes, where gravelly, well-drained soils and the surrounding microclimate encourage noble rot, or botrytis cinerea, to develop on the grapes. The wine is made from carefully selected berries harvested by successive pickings, with only the most perfectly botrytised fruit retained. Fermentation and élevage are carried out with meticulous precision to preserve the wine’s richness, freshness and signature aromatic complexity.

Food & Serving
Serve Château d’Yquem slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to highlight both its richness and its freshness. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin and crème brûlée, but it can also be stunning on its own as a contemplative wine. Decanting is generally not necessary, though an older bottle may benefit from a gentle decant just before serving.

Producer
Château d’Yquem has been synonymous with exceptional sweet wine for more than 400 years and is the only estate in Sauternes classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in 1855. The château’s reputation is built on uncompromising selection, tiny yields and a dedication to quality that has made it an icon of Bordeaux and a favourite among collectors worldwide. Its wines are among the most sought-after dessert wines ever produced.

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