Sauternes by Château d'Yquem: "3" & "5" & 2022 Privilegio, Feudi di San Gregorio - Sauternes, Campania - 3 Half Bottles (0.375L)

The estate

Château d’Yquem's reputation has been built over 400 years, with a high point in 1855 when it was recognised as a Premier Cru Classé Supérieur in the official classification established by request of Emperor Napoleon III for the Paris Exposition Universelle. The only wine estate to have achieved this honour, Yquem sits unchallenged among the legendary great wines.

The vines

Château d’Yquem has around one hundred hectares in production, planted with 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. The Ciron, a tributary of the Garonne River that is essential to the creation of Sauternes wines, provides an exceptional micro-climate for the vines on the estate. It is, in fact, thanks to the action of the autumnal morning mists, just before the harvest, which leads to the appearance of the Botrytis Cinerea “noble rot”. Other than the characteristics of the “terroir” and climate, Château d’Yquem's reputation also owes much to expertise and excellence. With a drastically limited yield, Château d’Yquem produces Sauternes wines made prestigious by their rarity.

Wine-making
Each edition of Sauternes de Château d'Yquem is made from a blend of vintages. To the base vintage, proportions of other vintages are added gradually.

Sauternes 3: Batches of 4 vintages from 2011 to 2016, bottled in 2017
Sauternes 5: Batches of 3 vintages from 2014 to 2016, bottled in 2019


Tasting
With each edition, creating a consistent expression by gradually blending batches of different vintages, is the innovative idea behind this wine, which is intended to be enjoyed in a purely gourmet and relaxed mode. It offers both the fragrances of overripened fruits, so typical of the great “noble rot” wines, and the aromas of fresh fruits, which are almost lemony and contribute to the immediate brightness of the wine. The mouth is ample on the attack then evolves towards a refreshing zesty freshness. Although this Sauternes wine has been made to drink young, it nevertheless has a very nice ageing potential.



1 x Château d'Yquem : Sauternes 3
1 x Château d'Yquem : Sauternes 5


Bordeaux - Sauternes


2022 Privilegio:
The Passito "Privilegio" is a silky and harmonious dessert wine made from Fiano dell'Irpinia grapes left to dry for eight weeks in well-ventilated rooms. The rich and persistent notes of apricot in syrup, caramelized dried fruit, dried figs, and acacia honey are the prelude to a persistent and smooth sip, perfectly balanced between sweetness and freshness.