Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, 1989

We present Château d’Yquem 1989, a monumental Sauternes from Bordeaux’s iconic Premier Cru Supérieur, often cited as one of the estate’s greatest modern vintages. Born from an exceptional harvest of intensely botrytised grapes, this wine combines sheer power with remarkable finesse and aromatic depth.
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Tasting Notes: On the nose, Château d’Yquem 1989 is explosively complex, offering layers of quince, apricot and pineapple alongside fig, acacia, honeysuckle, saffron and hints of menthol and white truffle. Subtle notes of wax, vanilla and candied citrus complete a bouquet of extraordinary nuance and intensity.

On the palate, the wine is rich, concentrated and seamlessly textured, delivering a cascade of tangerine, marmalade, dried fruits and marzipan wrapped in a smooth, glycerol mouthfeel. Perfectly judged acidity provides brightness and lift, while the finish is profoundly long, perfumed and persistent, confirming this 1989 as a truly iconic, cellar‑worthy expression of Yquem.