Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, 1990

We present Château d’Yquem 1990, a legendary Sauternes from the sole Premier Cru Supérieur of the 1855 classification, renowned for reaching remarkable levels of sweetness and intensity. Crafted from meticulously selected botrytised Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage is a reference point for richness and opulence in the Yquem canon.
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Tasting Notes: On the nose, Château d’Yquem 1990 unfolds with burnished aromas of caramelised orange peel, dried apricot and mandarin, intertwined with honey, wax, floral notes and subtle spice. The bouquet is deep and enveloping, with mature nuances of toffee and dried fruits adding further complexity.

On the palate, the wine is sumptuous and full‑bodied, saturating the mouth with sweet caramel, marmalade, exotic fruit and warm spice. Despite its great richness, a lively line of acidity and citrus zest keeps the wine from feeling heavy, driving a spectacular, endlessly layered finish that underlines its stature as a long‑lived icon of Sauternes