Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes No. 4 - 0,75l

Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes No. 4 is a rare, non-commercial special bottling made exclusively for selected friends and valued associates of Yquem’s owner, LVMH. Unlike the estate’s vintage-differentiated classic wine, this cuvée was crafted to deliver a consistently polished house style by blending several years together, resulting in a more approachable expression with a touch of freshness.

Tasting Notes
Pale gold in the glass with a bright, luminous sheen, this Sauternes is designed to show elegance rather than sheer power. The nose is expected to offer the hallmark Yquem combination of honeyed apricot, candied citrus, ripe stone fruit, and floral complexity, with a fresh lift that keeps it from feeling overly rich. On the palate, it should be silky and refined, balancing sweetness with lively acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. The blended multi-vintage approach gives the wine a smoother, more accessible profile than a single-vintage Yquem, while still retaining the depth, concentration, and long development potential associated with the estate. It can age gracefully for many years, gaining additional layers of caramel, dried fruit, and spice over time.

Production
Produced in Sauternes, Bordeaux, from the limestone-and-clay influenced terroir surrounding Chateau d’Yquem, this special cuvée reflects the estate’s meticulous approach to blending and consistency. The wine is assembled from multiple vintages to achieve a stable house style rather than a year-specific character, offering balance, freshness, and harmony in every release.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 8–10°C and consider decanting only briefly if the wine feels closed after opening. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts, almond-based desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine.

Producer
Chateau d’Yquem is one of Bordeaux’s most legendary estates and the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification. Renowned for its extraordinary commitment to quality and its long history of producing some of the world’s most celebrated sweet wines, the estate remains a benchmark for Sauternes and a symbol of prestige in the region.

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