D'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru 2010

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D'Yquem
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores: Wine Advocate ~98 pts (Lisa Perrotti-Brown), Wine Enthusiast 96–98/98, James Suckling ~97, Wine Spectator 96–97, Jancis Robinson ~17/20; featured in Wine Spectator Top 100

Tasting Note
Luscious botrytised Sauternes with honeyed apricot, ripe mango, candied citrus, marmalade, toasted brioche, beeswax and spice. Juicy acidity gives lift; extremely long, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue (Roquefort) or aged comté, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée. Asian: mango sticky rice, Peking duck, spicy Thai curry, Cantonese roast pork with hoisin.

Production Method
Multiple hand-picked passes selecting botrytised berries; fermentation and élevage in French oak barrels with significant new oak and extended ageing (~24–36 months).

Vineyard Info
Château d'Yquem, the only 'Premier Cru Supérieur' (1855), historic Sauternes estate (c.114 ha) now owned by LVMH; renowned for strict selection and long ageing.