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Chateau d'Yquem 2023 375ml (Half Bottle)

SKU: CDYQ202305 UCAU

$460.00

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Château d'Yquem stands alone in Bordeaux as the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, a recognition of its unrivalled reputation for producing the world’s greatest sweet wines.

The 2023 vintage marks the third chapter in a remarkable trilogy for Château d'Yquem. After the perfect 100 point 2021 and 2022 vintages, the 2023 has already received three 100 point scores, confirming an extraordinary run for the estate.

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Critic Scores

100 // The Wine Advocate

"With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. - Yohan Castaing"

100 // Jane Anson

"Power, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11."

100 // James Suckling

"Perfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold."

Product Details

Dessert

2023

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Chateau d'Yquem

Graves, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

375ml (Half Bottle)

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Description
Château d'Yquem 2023 375ml (Half Bottle) exemplifies the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship from Bordeaux’s most prestigious estate. Renowned as the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château d'Yquem has set the global benchmark for dessert wines, combining tradition, precision, and exceptional terroir.

The 2023 vintage continues an extraordinary legacy, following the acclaimed 2021 and 2022 vintages that both achieved perfect 100-point scores. This latest release has already secured three 100-point ratings, confirming its place among the most outstanding vintages in Château d'Yquem’s history. The Bordeaux region’s 2023 growing season provided optimal conditions, encouraging the development of perfectly botrytized grapes, which contribute to the wine’s signature richness and finesse.

Presented in a convenient and elegant 375ml half bottle, this vintage showcases a complex and harmonious flavor profile. Aromas of ripe apricot, honeyed citrus, and delicate saffron intermingle with subtle hints of spice, all underscored by vibrant acidity that ensures a remarkably long, refined finish. This balance of luscious sweetness and refreshing structure reflects the unique microclimate and soil composition of the Sauternes appellation, where Château d'Yquem’s grapes are meticulously nurtured.

Offered as a La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer with delivery scheduled from September 2026, this half bottle presents an exclusive opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire a timeless investment. The wine’s aging potential promises to unlock further layers of depth and complexity, rewarding patience and discerning taste.

Château d'Yquem 2023 stands as a testament to Bordeaux’s historic excellence in sweet wine production, combining unrivalled quality, prestige, and extraordinary longevity in an accessible format. This release is a distinguished representation of French viticulture, destined to enchant those who appreciate the finest expression of luxury dessert wines.

Only Premier Cru Supérieur estate classified in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, highlighting its unmatched reputation for producing the world’s finest sweet wines.

Third consecutive vintage following perfect 100-point 2021 and 2022 releases; 2023 has already received three 100-point scores, confirming an exceptional trilogy.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Floral, Lemon, Mineral

Palate:

Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit

Food Pairings:

Asian

Fish

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Château d'Yquem 2023 375ml (Half Bottle) exemplifies the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship from Bordeaux’s most prestigious estate. Renowned as the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château d'Yquem has set the global benchmark for dessert wines, combining tradition, precision, and exceptional terroir.

The 2023 vintage continues an extraordinary legacy, following the acclaimed 2021 and 2022 vintages that both achieved perfect 100-point scores. This latest release has already secured three 100-point ratings, confirming its place among the most outstanding vintages in Château d'Yquem’s history. The Bordeaux region’s 2023 growing season provided optimal conditions, encouraging the development of perfectly botrytized grapes, which contribute to the wine’s signature richness and finesse.

Presented in a convenient and elegant 375ml half bottle, this vintage showcases a complex and harmonious flavor profile. Aromas of ripe apricot, honeyed citrus, and delicate saffron intermingle with subtle hints of spice, all underscored by vibrant acidity that ensures a remarkably long, refined finish. This balance of luscious sweetness and refreshing structure reflects the unique microclimate and soil composition of the Sauternes appellation, where Château d'Yquem’s grapes are meticulously nurtured.

Offered as a La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer with delivery scheduled from September 2026, this half bottle presents an exclusive opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire a timeless investment. The wine’s aging potential promises to unlock further layers of depth and complexity, rewarding patience and discerning taste.

Château d'Yquem 2023 stands as a testament to Bordeaux’s historic excellence in sweet wine production, combining unrivalled quality, prestige, and extraordinary longevity in an accessible format. This release is a distinguished representation of French viticulture, destined to enchant those who appreciate the finest expression of luxury dessert wines.

Only Premier Cru Supérieur estate classified in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, highlighting its unmatched reputation for producing the world’s finest sweet wines.
Third consecutive vintage following perfect 100-point 2021 and 2022 releases; 2023 has already received three 100-point scores, confirming an exceptional trilogy.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Floral, Lemon, Mineral

Palate:

Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit

Food Pairings:

Asian

Fish

Shellfish

Chateau d'Yquem

Château d’Yquem has always been prized by wealthy wine lovers and has a long and interesting history starting in the Middle Ages when the estate belonged to the King of England.

Some characteristics for which Château d'Yquem are known for is their complexity, concentration, sweetness and longetivity. A bottle will keep for a century or more if properly looked after. In this time, the fruity overtones will gradually fade and combine with more complex secondary and tertiary flavours. In 1996, wine expert Robert Parker scored the wine a perfect 100 points.

The vineyard has 126 hectares in the Sauternes appellation, but only 100 hectares are in production at any time. Roughly 20 hectares are held in reserve each year, as grapes from newly planted vines are not worthy of the chateau name for five to seven years. In a poor vintage, it is sold anonymously. The vines consist of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon blanc, though the proportions are thought to be more equal in the final wine. On average, 65,000 bottles are produced every year.

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