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  • The Wine Advocate
    98+ Points
  • The Wine Cellar Insider
    97 Points
Chateau d'Yquem 2005
Chateau d'Yquem 2005
Chateau d'Yquem

Chateau d'Yquem 2005

SKU: CHYQ200510 UCAU
$1,189.99

98+ Points, The Wine Advocate!

Great wines are not born just anywhere. At Château d’Yquem, a rare equilibrium of climate and terroir creates a wine like no other. As the only estate classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification, Yquem represents the pinnacle of Sauternes.

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Chateau d'Yquem 2005
Chateau d'Yquem 2005
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    • Description

      Great wines are not born just anywhere. At Château d’Yquem, a rare equilibrium of climate and terroir creates a wine like no other. As the only estate classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification, Yquem represents the pinnacle of Sauternes. The estate’s delicate and unique microclimate allows for the formation of noble rot, shaping a wine of remarkable elegance and complexity.

      A legendary vintage, Château d’Yquem 2005 is a pinnacle of richness and longevity. The warm, dry conditions produced a deeply concentrated wine with layers of honeyed apricot, mango, and crème brûlée, accented by saffron and toasted almonds. The palate is unctuous yet perfectly balanced by crystalline acidity, ensuring a finish that lingers for minutes. With immense ageing potential, this vintage remains one of the most profound expressions of Yquem’s craftsmanship.



      Tasting Profile

      • Light
      • Full
      • Low Tannin
      • Tannic
      • Sweet
      • Dry
      • Low Acidity
      • High Acidity
      Aroma:

      Apple, Lemon

      Palate:

      Apple, Floral, Lemon

      Food Pairings:
      Fish Fish
      Poultry Poultry
      Shellfish Shellfish

    Description

    Great wines are not born just anywhere. At Château d’Yquem, a rare equilibrium of climate and terroir creates a wine like no other. As the only estate classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification, Yquem represents the pinnacle of Sauternes. The estate’s delicate and unique microclimate allows for the formation of noble rot, shaping a wine of remarkable elegance and complexity.

    A legendary vintage, Château d’Yquem 2005 is a pinnacle of richness and longevity. The warm, dry conditions produced a deeply concentrated wine with layers of honeyed apricot, mango, and crème brûlée, accented by saffron and toasted almonds. The palate is unctuous yet perfectly balanced by crystalline acidity, ensuring a finish that lingers for minutes. With immense ageing potential, this vintage remains one of the most profound expressions of Yquem’s craftsmanship.



    Tasting Profile

    • Light
    • Full
    • Low Tannin
    • Tannic
    • Sweet
    • Dry
    • Low Acidity
    • High Acidity
    Aroma:

    Apple, Lemon

    Palate:

    Apple, Floral, Lemon

    Food Pairings:
    Fish Fish
    Poultry Poultry
    Shellfish 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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