{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-sauternes-0-375l-2023","title":"Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 0.375L 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Yquem is a sweet white wine made from grapes affected by \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest expression of Sauternes. The blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc releases a concentrated bouquet of roasted rhubarb, lilac, citron and beeswax. On the palate, it is velvety and expansive, supported by a precise \u003cstrong\u003ealmond-like texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The balance between intense sweetness and vibrant freshness enhances the clear notes of apricot, dark plum and mandarin jam, leading the tasting towards a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the Sauternes area, in the prestigious Bordeaux region. The local \u003cstrong\u003etemperate oceanic climate\u003c\/strong\u003e favours the optimal development of noble rot, responsible for the natural dehydration of the grape clusters. The vineyards rest on uniquely composed soils, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003elayers of clay, sand and gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed in varying thicknesses. This complex geology ensures extraordinary organoleptic concentration, confirming the prestige of a true \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a nectar of rare intensity, capable of evolving and defying the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediately after harvesting, the grapes are taken to the cellar to undergo \u003cstrong\u003emultiple pressings\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step to extract every precious substance from the berries. The \u003cstrong\u003enatural alcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts about three or four weeks, ensuring a high residual sugar content in perfect harmony with the natural acidity of the must. The wine is then transferred exclusively into \u003cstrong\u003enew barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it begins its ageing process. Every three months, the wine is separated from the lees by racking. This meticulous process concludes with bottling, usually carried out in the fourth spring following the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Yquem has been the exclusive \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sauternes since 1855, an absolute masterpiece of Bordeaux. The 2023 vintage, renamed “Apotheosis”, represents the pinnacle of a glorious trilogy, completing the cycle that began in 2021 and 2022. The masterful influence of \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine extraordinary purity and complexity, ensuring an ageing potential capable of defying the decades. The meticulous \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in new barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by quarterly rackings, culminates with bottling in the fourth spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326947381419,"sku":"60793","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/chateau-dyquem-sauternes-0-375l-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}