Sauternes - Château Yquem 2018

The estate

Yquem remains and will remain the greatest and most famous sweet wine in the world. For a hundred years, this unique Premier Cru Classé Supérieur has distinguished itself from other Bordeaux wines by its exemplary consistency, even in lesser vintages and difficult periods. Under the leadership of Pierre Lurton, already at the helm of Cheval Blanc, the estate has only produced great masterpieces for about ten years, deserving more than ever its status as a mythical wine. The uniqueness of Yquem comes from its exceptional terroir. Here, botrytis develops like nowhere else and offers absolutely wonderful Sauternes, with controlled sumptuousness and incredible aging potential that places it far ahead of all its neighbors. Yes, Yquem is a myth in itself and yes, the prices are high. But Yquem is pure excellence: no sweet wine lover should miss the chance to taste it at least once in their life…