2017 Chateau d'Yquem
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon
France / Bordeaux / Graves / Sauternes
WINEMAKER NOTES
2017 Chateau d’Yquem – Precision and Freshness in Modern Sauternes
The 2017 Chateau d’Yquem is a compelling modern expression from the world’s most revered Sauternes estate. Produced under challenging conditions that demanded rigorous selection, this vintage emphasizes purity, balance, and clarity over sheer richness, highlighting the estate’s uncompromising standards and technical mastery.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with lifted aromas of apricot, citrus peel, white peach, and acacia honey. On the palate, it is poised and vibrant, delivering layered stone fruit and subtle spice supported by precise acidity. The texture is refined rather than opulent, with a long, clean finish that underscores freshness, mineral tension, and remarkable balance.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Semillon with a smaller portion of Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from meticulously farmed gravel and clay-limestone parcels. Grapes affected by noble rot were harvested in successive passes to ensure optimal concentration and freshness. Fermentation and aging in new French oak barrels enhance complexity while preserving the wine’s natural energy.
Investment & Collectibility
Chateau d’Yquem occupies a singular position in the fine wine world, and even in lower-yielding years, demand remains global and consistent. The 2017 vintage appeals to collectors seeking precision-driven Sauternes with long-term aging potential and historical significance.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
Despite a difficult growing season, careful selection and ideal late conditions allowed d’Yquem to produce a wine marked by finesse and longevity. Critics highlight its balance and classical restraint.
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2017 Chateau d’Yquem – Precision and Freshness in Modern Sauternes
The 2017 Chateau d’Yquem is a compelling modern expression from the world’s most revered Sauternes estate. Produced under challenging conditions that demanded rigorous selection, this vintage emphasizes purity, balance, and clarity over sheer richness, highlighting the estate’s uncompromising standards and technical mastery.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with lifted aromas of apricot, citrus peel, white peach, and acacia honey. On the palate, it is poised and vibrant, delivering layered stone fruit and subtle spice supported by precise acidity. The texture is refined rather than opulent, with a long, clean finish that underscores freshness, mineral tension, and remarkable balance.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Semillon with a smaller portion of Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from meticulously farmed gravel and clay-limestone parcels. Grapes affected by noble rot were harvested in successive passes to ensure optimal concentration and freshness. Fermentation and aging in new French oak barrels enhance complexity while preserving the wine’s natural energy.
Investment & Collectibility
Chateau d’Yquem occupies a singular position in the fine wine world, and even in lower-yielding years, demand remains global and consistent. The 2017 vintage appeals to collectors seeking precision-driven Sauternes with long-term aging potential and historical significance.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
Despite a difficult growing season, careful selection and ideal late conditions allowed d’Yquem to produce a wine marked by finesse and longevity. Critics highlight its balance and classical restraint.
Explore Related Collections
2017 Chateau d’Yquem – Precision and Freshness in Modern Sauternes
The 2017 Chateau d’Yquem is a compelling modern expression from the world’s most revered Sauternes estate. Produced under challenging conditions that demanded rigorous selection, this vintage emphasizes purity, balance, and clarity over sheer richness, highlighting the estate’s uncompromising standards and technical mastery.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with lifted aromas of apricot, citrus peel, white peach, and acacia honey. On the palate, it is poised and vibrant, delivering layered stone fruit and subtle spice supported by precise acidity. The texture is refined rather than opulent, with a long, clean finish that underscores freshness, mineral tension, and remarkable balance.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is dominated by Semillon with a smaller portion of Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from meticulously farmed gravel and clay-limestone parcels. Grapes affected by noble rot were harvested in successive passes to ensure optimal concentration and freshness. Fermentation and aging in new French oak barrels enhance complexity while preserving the wine’s natural energy.
Investment & Collectibility
Chateau d’Yquem occupies a singular position in the fine wine world, and even in lower-yielding years, demand remains global and consistent. The 2017 vintage appeals to collectors seeking precision-driven Sauternes with long-term aging potential and historical significance.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
Despite a difficult growing season, careful selection and ideal late conditions allowed d’Yquem to produce a wine marked by finesse and longevity. Critics highlight its balance and classical restraint.
Explore Related Collections
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