Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur – 1949

  • Ready 1982 - 2025
  •  96/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Producer

Chateau d'Yquem

Type

White - Sweet

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Yquem

Producer

Chateau d'Yquem

Appellation

Sauternes

Designation

AOP

Classification

Premier Cru Superieur

Cuvee Bottling


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Tasting notes

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Tasted: 16/06/2023
Drink: 2023-2070
Author: Neal Martin


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Tasted: 13/02/2008
Drink: 1965-2030


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Profile

Area under vines: 102 hectares
Soils: gravel and clay
Average of the Vineyards : 35 years
Production: 100 000 bottles a year
Ageing: 28 months in new oak barrels
Grape varieties:

  • Semillon 80%
  • Sauvignon Blanc 20%

Second wine: Y d'Yquem


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Contact details

Name

Chateau d'Yquem

Address

SA du Château D'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

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SA du Château D'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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