Chateau d'Yquem has been the pinnacle of Sauternes since 1855, and the wine's extraordinary consistency—no lesser Yquem vintages are known—helps make it a perfect example, considered the benchmark par excellence in the category. Inherent in patient and rigorous workmanship, unlike any other wine in the world, it requires an unparalleled manual selection, not only of the bunches but even of the individual berries, which is one of the reasons it fetches staggering prices everywhere. Despite this, it continues to be a collector's favorite, selling at auction in historic vintages, confirming its place in the firmament of "legendary" wines, as the most laborious, difficult to produce, and expensive in the world.

A luminous and brilliant golden yellow color, the nose envelops and captivates with aromas of broom, jasmine, dried apricot, and orange blossom honey, along with subtle mineral and herbal notes. On the palate, it astonishes with its quality and elegance, its sweetness never cloying, perfectly balanced by the savory and fresh notes that accompany it throughout its infinite length and persistence, where the sweetness of the fruit and mineral sensations return insistently. Truly incredible.

Traditionally, it pairs well with goose liver, but it also pairs well with blue and red cheeses.

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