Collection d'Yquem 1982-1983-1984-1986-1988-1989

Collection d’Yquem is a rare château-direct set bringing together six benchmark vintages from one of the world’s most celebrated sweet wine estates: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1989. Presented in its original wooden case and sourced directly from the château, it offers collectors a remarkable snapshot of Sauternes’ golden age and the longevity that has made Château d’Yquem legendary.

Tasting Notes
As a collection, the wines will show the classic d’Yquem signature of radiant golden colour deepening with age, along with layers of honey, candied citrus, saffron, dried apricot, exotic spice and noble botrytis complexity. On the palate, expect extraordinary concentration balanced by vibrant acidity, giving the wines poise, freshness and a long, tapering finish. Over time, these vintages are capable of developing even greater nuance, with tertiary notes of marmalade, toasted nuts, caramel, truffle and dried flowers emerging in the glass. The finest bottles from this period can continue to evolve beautifully for decades, especially from well-stored provenance such as this direct-from-château case.

Production
Château d’Yquem sits at the heart of Sauternes in Bordeaux, where morning mists and afternoon sunshine create the ideal conditions for noble rot, or Botrytis cinerea. The estate’s vineyards are planted predominantly with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, and each berry is harvested by hand in multiple painstaking passes to select only perfectly concentrated fruit. Vinification is equally meticulous, with individual lots fermented separately and matured in oak barrels to preserve precision, depth and complexity. The result is a sweet wine of exceptional balance and remarkable aging capacity, which is why vintage collections like this are so highly prized by collectors.

Food & Serving
Best enjoyed with foie gras, blue cheese such as Roquefort, tarte Tatin, roasted apricot desserts or simply served on its own as a contemplative wine. Serve slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to allow the aromatic detail and acidity to shine. Decanting is not usually necessary for younger bottles, but older vintages may benefit from gentle decanting shortly before serving to separate any sediment.

Producer
Château d’Yquem is the most famous estate in Sauternes and the only property classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, a distinction that underlines its unique reputation. For centuries, the château has been synonymous with the highest level of sweet wine craftsmanship, admired by collectors, sommeliers and wine lovers around the world. Its long history of precision farming, selective harvesting and patient cellar ageing has produced some of the most sought-after dessert wines ever made. Vintage after vintage, d’Yquem remains the benchmark by which great Sauternes is judged.

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