{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-sauternes-0-375l-2022","title":"Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 0.375L 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau d’Yquem is a sweet white wine made from grapes affected by \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e supérieur of the 1855 classification, this Sauternes is born from a harmonious \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. After repeated pressings, fermentation stops naturally, preserving a rich residual sugar content. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried apricot, saffron and lime blossom, while on the palate it is enveloping and silky, with a structure where richness and lively acidity merge in an ideal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in \u003cstrong\u003eSauternes\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the renowned Bordeaux region. The \u003cstrong\u003eoceanic climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, moderated by its distance from the Atlantic Ocean, encourages the optimal development of botrytis while maintaining the freshness of the grapes. The vines grow on gentle slopes characterised by overlapping layers of \u003cstrong\u003eclay, sand and gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular soil composition gives the fruit a precise aromatic expression, laying the foundation for the extraordinary longevity that distinguishes this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction requires an extremely meticulous manual harvest, carried out in \u003cstrong\u003emultiple passes\u003c\/strong\u003e through the rows to select only the berries that have reached maximum concentration. The bunches are pressed repeatedly to extract a very rich must. The different assembled batches ferment until they stop spontaneously, retaining their natural sweetness. This is followed by a long period of \u003cstrong\u003eageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in new \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by delicate oxidation and quarterly rackings to separate the wine from the lees, before bottling in the fourth spring after the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a history dating back to 1593, the iconic Château d’Yquem is the only \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Supérieur\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sauternes. This legendary sweet wine is made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot, hand-picked over several passes. The exceptional 2022 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e100 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, is aged for a long time in new barriques before being bottled in the fourth spring after the harvest. In its precious \u003cstrong\u003e0.375 l format\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a sumptuous balance between sweetness and acidity, promising extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45899135353003,"sku":"59276","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-d-yquem-sauternes-0-375l-2022_59276_1_c216bb9c-e05d-4b80-a2ce-37d44a4ce792.webp?v=1773814630","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-fi\/products\/chateau-dyquem-sauternes-0-375l-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}