Château Yquem 2017 - Sauternes

Wine Sheet

• Wine: Château Yquem
• Appellation: Sauternes
• Classification: 1er Cru Supérieur
• Vintage: 2017
• Type: White wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Available sizes: 900 cl, 1200 cl and 1500 cl
• Available packaging: bottle in a single wooden box

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), based on Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

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

Château Yquem 2017 is a Johnston Fine Wines offering for those looking for a Sauternes white wine. Available in 900 cl, 1200 cl and 1500 cl: discover the other vintages in the catalogue as well.