Château d’Yquem label

White wine

Château d’Yquem

Château d’Yquem · 1989

FranceBordeaux (Sauternes)80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc13.5% ABV

Highly concentrated juice undergoes an exceptionally slow fermentation in 100% new French oak barrels where it is subsequently matured for a lengthy 36 months before bottling.

Body
5/5
Dryness
5/5
Acidity
5/5
Tannin
1/5
Fruitiness
5/5

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