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Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes 2018 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Reviews

97 -Decanter -

An extremely impressive Yquem here. Deeply concentrated and silky in texture, with crème caramel and saffron, followed by bitter orange on the finish. Gourmet, powerful and concentrated, revealing as it opens in the glass the lime blossom and zest that pick things up, keeping things light and sculpted through the finish. There were five weeks without rain between the picking of the dry white Y and the main estate wine Yquem - so a full two months of harvest time. It meant a lot of patience and a small final yield, but one that was high in quality. Around 50% of the production goes into Yquem. 145g/l residual sugar and a pH of 3.95. Also tasted August 2020; same score.

97 -James Suckling -

An extremely polished and refined d’Yquem with lightly cooked peaches and mangos and an overlay of vanilla and cream with some lemon meringue. Orange peel, too. What is striking is the texture, which is creamy and so fine. The tannins give the wine energy and beauty. The finish is extremely long and impressive. So clean and refined. Not heavy at all, but vivid and clean as crystal. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with stature is a good description. Drinkable now, but better in 2023 and onwards.

97 -Falstaff -

Medium greenish yellow with silver reflections. Ripe yellow tropical fruit underlaid with fine savoury noble wood, candied orange and grapefruit, peach and blossom honey with some cookie notes in the background. Substantial, elegant, balanced ripeness, delicate coconut and lychee, creamy, silky texture, very poised, ripe peach, honey and white pepper on the very long finish. Shows great promise.

97 -Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

Elegant, creamy, fresh, sweet charmer. While this lacks the density and verve found in the very best vintages, there is more than enough ripe and overripe pineapple, vanilla, roasted apricot, mango, candied orange rind and honey to keep any taster busy. Luscious textured, rich and opulent, this will be delicious in its youth, and it also has the ability to age for decades. 97 Points

97 -The Wine Independent -

96 -Wine Spectator -

A beauty from start to finish, with fresh, racy notes of honeysuckle, quinine and mirabelle plum leading off, followed by richer quince, creamed pear and white nectarine flavors. Everything melds through the finish, picking up macadamia nut and brioche accents to complete the seduction. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Best from 2025 through 2045. 4,166 cases made.

95 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2018 d'Yquem is a great success despite a challenging harvest, exuding aromas of peach, pear, menthol and orchard fruits, complemented by an elegant, floral-driven bouquet. It’s remarkably balanced and fresh on the palate, with a medium to full-bodied structure, a delicate core of fruit in the finish and a penetrating energy revealing a lovely and already enjoyable wine. It's a great effort in a challenging vintage in Sauternes. This blend of 85% Sémillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc contains 145 grams of residual sugar.

93 -Vinous -

The 2018 Yquem was tasted just a few months earlier before this second reading at the château. My notes are pretty consistent with that dried honey and saffron scented aromas, perhaps just missing the energy conveyed by the previous vintage. The palate is well balanced with that telltale lusciousness that I remarked upon in my last note, although this just precludes the 2018 from delivering the tension and nerve of the best vintages. Apricot and lemon curd linger on the aftertaste. Very fine.

Technical Details

Blend 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Pierre Lurton, Francis Mayeur & Sandrine Garbay
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Graves
Appellation Sauternes
Vineyard Estate Vineyards of Château d'Yquem, Premier Cru Supérieur
Farming Method Sustainable Practices
Oak 100% new French oak barrels
Aging / Cooperage 30 months
Alcohol 13.5%
Production 4,166 cases

Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes 2018 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Name: Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes 2018 (Half Bottle 375mL)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014699
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: InStock

White Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

DC97, JS97, FS97, JL97, TWI97, WS96, WA95, VN93

Sustainable Practices

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Pure, unapologetic decadence. A scorching summer delivered tiny yields and sky-high concentration, packing this one with mango, pineapple, and bright citrus zest – a liquid-velvet bomb of luxury in every drop. The 375mL format is your golden ticket into a celebrated vintage.

About The Producer

The history of Château d’Yquem is like a novel, an epic saga full of events and colourful personalities spanning more than four centuries. Château d’Yquem is not only the most famous chateau in Sauternes today, the estate has possessed an exalted reputation dating back to the middle ages when d’Yquem was owned by the King of England. Today the estate is owned by the infamous luxury brand Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton who have made significant re-investment into the property. Yquem is in a class of their own, quite literally, in the classification of 1855, it was given a unique classification of Premier Cru Superieur", because it so clearly stood above all other Château.

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