Product Description
Château d'Yquem 2020 continues to uphold the legacy of this legendary estate, offering an experience that transcends time. Regarded as the greatest sweet wine in the world, Château d'Yquem remains an icon of Bordeaux’s terroir and winemaking expertise. The 2020 vintage showcases the estate’s ability to craft a wine of unparalleled harmony and complexity. With a striking balance of fruit richness, vibrant acidity, and a smooth texture, this wine is both immediate and compelling, yet promises to mature beautifully over decades. Château d'Yquem is often described as “the nectar of the gods,” and the 2020 vintage is no exception—inviting you to experience its power and elegance with each indulgent sip.
Maker
Château d'Yquem is a name synonymous with excellence and tradition in winemaking. For centuries, the estate has been dedicated to crafting the world's most celebrated sweet wines. Located in the heart of the Sauternes region in Bordeaux, Yquem’s unique terroir, combined with a commitment to meticulous winemaking, allows for the creation of wines that are not just beverages but works of art. The estate’s approach, rooted in precision and patience, ensures that each vintage of Château d'Yquem is a reflection of both the land and the legacy of those who have tended it for generations.
Philosophy
At Château d'Yquem, the philosophy of winemaking is defined by a blend of tradition, innovation, and reverence for the land. The estate has long embraced a commitment to excellence, meticulously cultivating vines and carefully crafting wines that reveal the essence of their unique terroir. Yquem’s approach to winemaking involves an intricate balance of nature and craftsmanship, where the quality of the fruit and the aging process combine to produce a wine of unparalleled complexity and grace. With each vintage, Château d'Yquem continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of fine wine, creating a legacy that will endure for generations to come.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Complex and Inviting
The 2020 vintage opens with aromas of candied orange peel, ripe mango, and a hint of honeycomb, enticing with its complexity and sweetness.
Palate
Harmonious and Rich
On the palate, lush tropical fruit flavours, including apricot and passionfruit, combine with a vibrant acidity, creating a beautifully balanced and velvety texture.
Finish
Lingering Sweetness
The finish is long and smooth, with a refined sweetness that lingers, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and harmony.
Reviews + Accolades
The 2020 Château d'Yquem a blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. It has 135 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pH of 3.79. Pale lemon-gold colored, citrus and baking spice notes emerge slowly from the glass, rising to offer well-defined scents of candied ginger, orange blossoms, allspice, and almond tart, leading to a flamboyant core of peach cobbler, ripe, juicy pineapple, jasmine tea, and apple butter with a waft of saffron. The palate is full-bodied and characteristically rich, yet possesses impressive tension and therefore stunning harmony. Layers of exotic spices and fragrant white flower accents fill the palate, leading to a long finish with lingering chalk and mineral nuances. It’s a showy Yquem that is gregarious in youth but is reserving that extra something for those with the patience to wait twenty years or more. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 97 Points.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Semillon 55%, Sauvignon Blanc 45%
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Vintage - 2020
Bottle Size - 375ml
ABV - 14%
