Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2022 0.375 ltr 14%

“I do not call Yquem a wine because there are an infinite number of “wines” as such, but Yquem is unique. I prefer the word nectar – the drink of the gods – and if I found one that was more noble, I would be less ashamed of our restrictive vocabulary so poorly suited to superlatives.” Frederic Dard

Château d'Yquem, the pinnacle of Sauternes, offers an unforgettable tasting experience. The complex flavors develop harmoniously, providing a long-lasting pleasure, comparable to the silence after a beautiful piece of music. The exceptionally long finish, known in French as "il fait la queue du paon," spreads across the tongue like a peacock's tail.

Yquem's unique quality stems from the vineyard's special microclimate, situated on the highest hill in Sauternes, and the noble rot of the grapes. This noble rot, caused by the Botrytis cinerea fungus, gives the wine its characteristic complexity and sweetness.

James Suckling : 100/100 : “ A perfect Yquem again after the 2021, which is fresher and more refined than the 2022. The perception of sweetness is super-knit. Lots of botrytis, with turmeric, saffron, cream, roasted meringue, pine nuts, spices and dried mangoes. This is a powerful, seductive and lush wine. Ornamented and richer this year than 2021, but there is so much charm and harmony. Long and spicy, with a hint of petrol at the end. The second most concentrated Yquem after 1945, according to the winemaker.