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2016 Chateau d'Yquem Premier Cru Superieur, Sauternes
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2016 Chateau d'Yquem Premier Cru Superieur, Sauternes
Begin your portfolio with a prestigious wine that has a history of growth.- Enjoy fully managed, secure storage facilities with insurance coverage.
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Vinovest 100Part of our index that tracks the 100 most investment-worthy wines in the world
11.6% of All Producers of Fine Wine
1st GrowthThe highest ranking for Bordeaux wine
0.7% of Fine Wine Producers in Region
Top VintageBehold! One of the finest vintages of this wine ever made.
61.1% of Vinovest Wines
Top 5A top 5 wine in the region
17.0% of All Fine WineWhy We're Buying
To understand the greatness of Château d'Yquem, one only needs to look at the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It is a ranking of all the best wineries in Bordeaux. On it, the founders created a section for white wines of the Gironde. Only one achieved the highest classification of superior first growth. And, yes, that distinction belongs to Château d'Yquem. Uncork 2016 Château d'Yquem, and the appeal is obvious. Breathtaking notes of honey, marmalade, mango, pineapple, flower blossoms, and baking spice fill the air. The enveloping fragrance dovetails into a silky and sumptuous body that coats the palate evenly. This blend of sémillion (75) and sauvignon blanc (25) makes its presence felt without being overbearing, walking the line between sweetness, acidity, and a hint of bitterness. Add in a legendary finish, and it's easy to see why 2016 Château d'Yquem is in a class of its own. The Final Sip: When it comes to white wine in Bordeaux, there is Château d'Yquem. Then, there is everyone else.
Critics Scores
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Containing 135 grams per liter of residual sugar, the pale lemon-gold colored 2016 d'Yquem leaps from the glass with honeyed apricots, pineapple, green mango, crushed rocks, candied ginger, coriander seed and citrus peel with hints of orange blossom. The palate is very tightly wound, vibrant and refreshing with layer upon layer of minerals and spices, finishing with epic poise and persistence.
Wine Enthusiast
The bouquet opens with aromas of honey and citrus, offering richness and freshness at the same time. The mouthfeel is opulent, with honeyed flavors. There is some acidity underneath, although decadence and concentration are its defining attributes. It will age for decades.
Wine Spectator
This is exotic, with very lush and seductive notes of coconut, honeysuckle, creamed white peach, glazed pear, mirabelle plum and yellow apple, all woven together seamlessly. Beautifully caressing in feel, with a long acacia echo on the finish.
James Suckling
A very classic Yquem. Breathtakingly wide spectrum of floral honey, exotic fruit (passion fruit, mango and pineapple), caramel and marzipan aromas. But none of this is a jot too much. In fact, the wine is extremely precise and finely nuanced. Wonderful freshness and textural complexity, in spite of the considerable concentration and extravagance. Very suave and sensual finish that goes on and on. Drink or hold.