Château Yquem 2007 - Sauternes

Wine details

• Wine: Château Yquem
• Appellation: Sauternes
• Classification: 1er Cru Supérieur
• Vintage: 2007
• Type: White wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Available sizes: 75 cl
• Available packaging: single bottle

Contains sulfites.

History and character

Château d'Yquem is the only Sauternes wine classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification. For over two centuries, the estate belonged to the Lur-Saluces family; today it is part of the LVMH group.

Sauternes produces sweet wines from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

Premier Cru Supérieur is the highest level of the 1855 classification for Sauternes wines.

Château Yquem 2007 is a Johnston Fine Wines selection for those seeking a Sauternes white wine. Available in 75 cl: discover the other vintages in the catalogue.