Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2021 375ml

The world's most iconic Sauternes and Bordeaux's only Premier Cru Supérieur, Château d'Yquem reveals extraordinary aromas of apricot, peach, pineapple, candied orange peel, honey, saffron, vanilla, acacia blossom, and toasted almond. Lusciously rich yet impeccably balanced, it delivers vibrant acidity, immense complexity, and an extraordinarily long, legendary finish with exceptional aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with foie gras, Roquefort, blue cheese, crème brûlée, fruit tarts, roasted peaches, apricot desserts, or enjoy on its own.

100 Points - James Suckling

The 2021 Château d'Yquem is a breathtaking wine with wonderfully subtle aromas of dried apricot, mango, fresh lemon and pear, layered with caramel, tarte Tatin, banana, pineapple, tangerine and other tropical fruits. Full-bodied yet remarkably vivid and compact, it combines impressive structure with a sense of weightlessness. Fine tannins are seamlessly woven throughout the palate, creating exceptional precision and persistence. Notes of sweetness, clove and delicate bitterness add complexity to the extraordinarily long, intellectual finish. Produced from a relatively small harvest with 148 g/L of residual sugar, approximately 54,000 bottles were made.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Château d'Yquem reveals a complex bouquet of rose, exotic fruits, mandarin orange, spring flowers and crème brûlée. Medium- to full-bodied, it is ample, seamless and beautifully layered, with a deep core of fruit and a long finish defined by a delicate bitterness that perfectly balances its 148 grams per liter of residual sugar. Crafted from 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the wine was matured entirely in new French oak, which is flawlessly integrated into the final blend. Drink Window: 2030–2050

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Rich and luxurious, this wine offers layers of toasted coconut and macadamia nut wrapped around ripe mango, peach and papaya flavors. The broad, honeyed finish unfolds with notes of pie crust and lemon curd, creating a generous, opulent style with impressive depth. Crafted from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it is approachable now and will drink beautifully through 2040. 4,416 cases made.