Château d'Yquem is world famous for their sweet wine which commands some of the highest prices on the market. Established in 1593, the chateau is located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux and is the only property given the highest rating of Premier Cru Supérieur. The estate contains a 110-hectare vineyard that is planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are created by botrytized fruit that is picked by hand in several passes by up to 150 harvesters. The "Noble Rot" (Botrytis Cinera) on the berries depletes the water content in the berry and thus concentrates the natural sugar levels. The resultant wine tastes very sweet with a matching high level of acidity, allowing it to age for more than 50 years in the best vintages. The opulence of Yquem's youth will turn complex, rich and honeyed as it ages. Château d'Yquem's second wine is called Ygrec Y, a dry Bordeaux Blanc.
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Château d'Yquem is world famous for their sweet wine which commands some of the highest prices on the market. Established in 1593, the chateau is located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux and is the only property given the highest rating of Premier Cru Supérieur. The estate contains a 110-hectare vineyard that is planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are created by botrytized fruit that is picked by hand in several passes by up to 150 harvesters. The "Noble Rot" (Botrytis Cinera) on the berries depletes the water content in the berry and thus concentrates the natural sugar levels. The resultant wine tastes very sweet with a matching high level of acidity, allowing it to age for more than 50 years in the best vintages. The opulence of Yquem's youth will turn complex, rich and honeyed as it ages. Château d'Yquem's second wine is called Ygrec Y, a dry Bordeaux Blanc.
