Yquem 2001
Dessert
Sauternes, France
9.9
WineSaint
Concentrated and opulent, with wave after wave of candied citrus, fig paste and caramelized pear. The texture is viscous yet lifted by razor-sharp acidity that cuts through the richness. Exotic spices and crushed minerals emerge on the endless finish. A masterpiece that defines what great Sauternes can achieve.
candied citrusfig pastecaramelized pearexotic spices
Label
Yquem
→The most celebrated sweet wine estate in the world, Château d'Yquem has anchored Sauternes for centuries. Its 1855 classification as Premier Cru Supérieur remains unchallenged, and its wines set the global benchmark for botrytised Bordeaux.