Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, 2009

We present Château d’Yquem 2009, a legendary Sauternes Premier Cru Supérieur that showcases the estate’s historic terroir and its mastery of noble rot in a particularly generous vintage. Produced from old‑vine Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc on exceptional gravel‑over‑clay soils, this wine stands as one of the most hedonistic and sought‑after Yquem releases of recent decades.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, Château d’Yquem 2009 delivers an exuberant cascade of pineapple, tangerine and ripe stone fruits, layered with acacia blossom, saffron, honeycomb, white truffle and chalky mineral accents. The aromatic profile is both exotic and finely detailed, with citrus zest and spice notes bringing energy to the opulent fruit.

On the palate, the wine is intensely concentrated and unctuous, yet remarkably refined, saturating the mouth with tropical fruit, apricot, citrus marmalade and sweet spice. Powerful residual sugar is superbly balanced by vibrant acidity and a crystalline structure, creating a long, effortlessly persistent finish that marks this as a monumental Yquem with extraordinary aging potential.