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Château d’Yquem

With an undisputed reputation, Château d’Yquem is the world’s most famous sweet wine. Since 1855 it has stood alone as the only First Growth estate in Sauternes. Renowned for its complexity, d'Yquem is a hedonistic marriage of sweetness and acidity. Its kaleidoscopic array of flavours makes drinking this, at any stage of its evolution, one of life’s greatest pleasures. 

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2003 Ch d'Yquem 1er Cru Classé Supérieur Sauternes New Released 28/09/2026

£2,800.00 In Bond £3,406.30 Inc VAT (£283.85 Per Bottle)
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Availability: Now Size: 12x75cl Qty: 1 £2,800.00 In Bond Size: 12x75cl Qty: 1 £3,406.30 Inc VAT
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  • Goedhuis, January 2007

    Unusually and no doubt due to the atypical vintage conditions, the grapes for this wine were picked in one go rather than in mulitple "tries". As a result, its complexity comes from the terroir, rather than the individual grapes. 2003 was particularly sucessful at Yquem. Wonderfully rich and dense, this nectar-like wine offers enticing aromatics of quince, pineapple, honey and spice that unfold on a surprisingly balanced palate. Finishes on freshness. Though it could be drunk now, it would benefit from a couple year's cellaring. It is probably not meant for the long haul. Drink 2007 - 2020+.

  • Goedhuis, January 2007

    Unusually and no doubt due to the atypical vintage conditions, the grapes for this wine were picked in one go rather than in mulitple "tries". As a result, its complexity comes from the terroir, rather than the individual grapes. 2003 was particularly sucessful at Yquem. Wonderfully rich and dense, this nectar-like wine offers enticing aromatics of quince, pineapple, honey and spice that unfold on a surprisingly balanced palate. Finishes on freshness. Though it could be drunk now, it would benefit from a couple year's cellaring. It is probably not meant for the long haul. Drink 2007 - 2020+.

  • Jancis Robinson, November 2007, Score: 18

    A very atypical wine. Light to mid gold. Light but clean and ripe pear juice nose. Very sweet and already a little bit hot. Some spicy gingerbread quality. Very forward for Yquem.

  • Wine Spectator, December 2006, Score: 98

    Subtle and racy, with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and flavor. Electrified yet refined, with medium sweetness and a wonderful finish. I love the class of this, and the length. Has afterburners. Best after 2010. -JS

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2012 Y d'Yquem Bordeaux

£800.00 In Bond £983.98 Inc VAT (£163.99 Per Bottle)
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  • Robert Parker, Score: 91-93

    A dry white wine made from two-thirds Semillon and one-third Sauvignon from the vineyards of Yquem, Ygrec was first introduced in 1959, and around 1,000 cases are produced each year. An exquisite white Bordeaux, while it does possess a high level of residual sugar (8%-9%), 90% of the people who taste it would say it is completely dry because of its high acids and low pH. A brilliant effort, the 2012 was harvested between September 25 and October 25. It should drink well for 8-12 years.

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