Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2009
SKU: 21039
375ml
$399.99
| Category | Dessert Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Château d'Yquem |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux, Sauternes |
Sauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.
Wine Enthusiast
- we98-100
The aromas are so rich and powerful, with great ripe apricots. There are honey, spice and beautiful sweet spiced pears. This is an extraordinary wine in an extraordinary year in Sauternes.