D'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru 2005

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D'Yquem
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate / Lisa Perrotti‑Brown 97–98; Wine Spectator 97; James Suckling ~95; Tim Atkin 97. Widely acclaimed for complexity, balance and longevity

Tasting Note
Golden, botrytised aromatics of apricot, honey, candied ginger, saffron and orange blossom; rich, viscous palate with quince, preserved citrus and stone-fruit, bright acidity and an exceptionally long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), crème brûlée, fruit tarts; Asian: roast duck, mildly spiced Thai or Cantonese dishes, foie gras bao or sweet-savory Chinese desserts.

Production Method
Hand-harvested in multiple passes selecting botrytis-affected grapes; fermented and aged in French oak (high new-oak proportion), bottled after extended élevage to balance high residual sugar and acidity.

Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Cru Supérieur estate since 1855; long Lur-Saluces lineage, now under LVMH ownership; vineyard ~114–126 ha with terraced Sauternes terroir favoring noble rot.