D'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru 2006

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D'Yquem
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon (≈80%), Sauvignon Blanc (≈20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) noted the 2006 with detailed analysis and technicals (13. Neal Martin (Vinous) ~95. Wine Spectator ~96–98 range; Jancis Robinson 18. 5–19/20

Tasting Note
Luminous golden; honeyed pineapple, apricot, candied citrus, beeswax, preserved ginger and warm spice. Viscous, opulent palate balanced by bright, saline acidity and an ethereal, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Classic: foie gras, Roquefort and blue cheeses, citrus or apricot tarts, brioche desserts. Western savory: roasted pork, glazed duck. Asian: spicy-sweet Thai or Vietnamese dishes, lacquered pork belly, Japanese sushi/sashimi and shellfish like lobster.

Production Method
Hand-harvested botrytised Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc in multiple passes; small-batch fermentation in oak barrels and extended barrel élevage before late bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château d'Yquem — the only 1855 Sauternes Premier Cru Supérieur; ~126 ha estate, long history under the Lur‑Saluces family, majority-owned by LVMH since 1996. Renowned for meticulous selection and longevity.