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Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes 1er Cru, 1988 (375ml)

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau d'Yquem
$379.00
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Chateau d'Yquem is the legendary first-growth of Sauternes, the only estate ranked Premier Cru Superieur in 1855 and the benchmark by which all great sweet wine is measured. Made from botrytis-shriveled Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, picked berry by berry over many passes, Yquem is built to last for generations. This is the 1988 in half-bottle, from the celebrated 1988-1989-1990 trio, a classic, firm, beautifully balanced vintage. Decades on and from a private cellar, it has developed deep amber color and layers of dried fruit and spice while keeping its signature acidity. A treasure to share.

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More about Chateau d'Yquem

The world's greatest sweet wine. Only château to hold Premier Cru Supérieur status, d'Yquem averages six passes through the vineyard each vintage for botrytized grapes. Yields near 2.5 acres, infinitesimal production. Thomas Jefferson knew. You should too.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon

  • Vintage

    1988

  • Size

    375ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roquefort or aged blue cheese, foie gras, apricot or almond tart, or simply on its own.

Tasting Profile

Mature botrytized sweet wine: dried apricot, candied citrus, honey, saffron and toffee. Unctuous yet lifted by bright acidity. Very long.

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