D'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru 2021

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D'Yquem
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc (approx. 65/35).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100 pts. Vinous 96 pts (Neal Martin/Antonio Galloni). Wine Advocate 95 pts (Yohan Castaing). Falstaff 98 pts. Wine Independent / Lisa Perrotti‑Brown 97 pts

Tasting Note
Golden-honey colour; aromas of orange blossom, candied citrus, apricot, pineapple, honey and lanolin. Lush, satiny palate with marmalade, quince and spice, bright acidity and a long, mineral, honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, Roquefort/blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, almond tart. Asian: Peking duck, spicy Thai curry (green/massaman), Malaysian laksa, sweet‑savory Chinese dim sum (char siu).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested in multiple passes to select botrytized berries; gentle pressing, fermentation and ageing ~36 months in new oak barrels; extremely low yields; residual sugar ~148 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Château d'Yquem — the only 1855 Premier Cru Supérieur in Sauternes; historic Lur‑Saluces estate (now owned/operated under LVMH), famed for botrytis-driven wines and exceptional longevity. Estate ~126 ha with very low yields.