Château Yquem 2016 - Sauternes

Wine sheet

• Wine: Château Yquem
• Appellation: Sauternes
• Classification: 1er Cru Supérieur
• Vintage: 2016
• Type: White wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Available formats: 37.5 cl (half bottle), 75 cl, 150 cl (magnum), 900 cl, 1200 cl and 1500 cl
• Available packaging: single bottle, original wooden case of 6, single bottle in wooden box
• Price per bottle (VAT included): Half bottle 37.5cl - Original wooden case of 6: €244.80 per bottle (€1,468.80 per case); Original wooden case of 6: €469.50 per bottle (€2,817.00 per case)

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 has 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), based on Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

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

Château Yquem 2016 is a Johnston Fine Wines offering for those looking for a Sauternes white wine. Available in 37.5 cl (half bottle), 75 cl, 150 cl (magnum), 900 cl, 1200 cl and 1500 cl: discover the other vintages in the catalogue as well.