- Unit price
- 520,00 €per l
6-417-191-13
2013
13.00%
0.75L
Semillon 80%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%
Bordeaux Sauternes , France
Parker about Château d´ Yquem Sauternes 2013
Firstly, you notice the color, which is a touch deeper than recent vintages at this stage. The bouquet is quite honeyed and rich for Yquem at this early juncture, with subtle scents of peach skin, white flowers, and a puff of chalk and frangipane. The palate is viscous on the entry, all about the texture at first, coating the mouth with luscious botrytized fruit. There are touches of Seville orange marmalade, fresh apricot, a hint of spice and passion fruit. This is imbued with impressive depth and weight, perhaps an Yquem that is determined to make an impression after last year's absence. It might not possess the finesse of a top flight Yquem, but it has immense power and persistence. A majority of the 2013 Chateau d-Yquem was picked between September 25 and October 2, augmented by a second trie on October 11 after rains had provoked botrytis and then a third trie from October 21 and 24, before a final pass through the vineyard at the end of the month. Winemaker Sandrine Garbay told me that all the lots were used, but only 40% of the crop made it into the final blend, which equated to around 70,000 and 80,000 bottles. During assemblage of different lots, the blend ended up 30% Sauvignon Blanc, a little higher than usual, and 70% Semillon, while the residual sugar comes in at 140gm/L, which is a little higher than average. The reason is that the fermentation stopped naturally at this level, therefore the alcohol is a tad lower than average at 13.1 degrees.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Sauternes |
| Rebsorten | Semillon 80%, Sauvignon Blanc 20% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Chateau d'Yquem, 33210 Sauternes, France |
| Charakter | Sweet |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 12-14°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2022 - 2080 |
| Parker Punkte | 97 |
| Jahrgang | 2013 |
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Château d´ Yquem Sauternes 2013
Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 is an exquisite sweet wine from the renowned Château d'Yquem in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. The winery is known worldwide for its exceptional Sauternes wines and is considered one of the finest châteaux in the region.
Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 presents itself with an impressive golden color, indicating its maturity and concentration. The bouquet is intense and complex, characterized by aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, as well as notes of apricot, orange blossom, and honey. A subtle presence of botrytis adds additional depth and complexity to the wine.
On the palate, the Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 impresses with its rich sweetness, perfectly balanced by a lively acidity. The wine is full-bodied and velvety, with a delightful texture that caresses the palate. The aromas of tropical fruits continue, accompanied by nuances of caramelized sugar, spices, and a subtle mineral note. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an impression of elegance and finesse.
Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 is a wine of exceptional quality and refinement. It showcases the full splendor of Sauternes wines and the mastery of Château d'Yquem. This wine is ideal as an accompaniment to rich desserts such as crème brûlée, tarte tatin, or chocolate truffles. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or with aged blue cheese. With its aging potential and remarkable complexity, Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 is a gem for wine connoisseurs and lovers of sweet wines.