{"title":"Sauternes Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over two hundred years, \u003cstrong\u003eSauternes has been known as the hub of the world's greatest sweet wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, hosting exceptional names like Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, and Chateau Rieussec. Located just \u003cstrong\u003e25 miles southeast of Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sauternes is set in a unique location that provides the perfect conditions for \u003cstrong\u003eBotrytis cinerea, or \"noble rot.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e It is this fungus that produces sweet wines exploding with tropical fruit aromas, \u003cstrong\u003edelicate golden hues, and a characteristic acidity that allows bottles to age for up to 100 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSauternes AOC: History and Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauternes is an appellation within \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux's Graves subregion and is home to over 140 wineries across 1,900 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sauternes was one of the first appellations classified in Bordeaux, \u003cstrong\u003eearning its AOC status in 1936.\u003c\/strong\u003e However, the appellation's history can be traced long before this status, with its wineries becoming the only white wines classified in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sweet wines first came to fruition a few centuries before, as two chateau owners— Focke at La Tour Blanche and Marquis de Lur-Saluces at d'Yquem— accidentally discovered the power of Botrytis cinerea. The pair let fruit hang on the vines for too long after harvest and later discovered small punctures that dehydrated the fruit and left it with a high sugar concentration. Rather than disposing of the infected fruit, the pair used it in the final blend and stumbled upon the intense richness, acidity, and aging potential this fungus produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eBotrytis cinerea is found throughout Sauternes,\u003c\/strong\u003e as the appellation's geographical location provides the perfect conditions for the fungus. Because Sauternes is located between the Garonne and Ciron Rivers, its vineyards experience moist mornings with lots of mist, yet its afternoons receive immense sunlight. As a result, the fruit receives enough water for the fungus to grow and dry throughout the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSauternes Wines: Common Varietals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemillon is the most commonly planted varietal in Sauternes\u003c\/strong\u003e, comprising 80% of all vine plantings. The fruit's thick skin makes it the perfect candidate for noble rot, and once fully ripened, it is responsible for \u003cstrong\u003eproviding the wines' golden appearances, full-bodied palate, and rich texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc is the second most common planted varietal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ein Sauternes,\u003c\/strong\u003e comprising nearly 20% of all vine plantings in the appellation. The varietal provides the \u003cstrong\u003eacidity required to\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebalance the large sugar levels and allow for long-term aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Furthermore, it contributes aromatic richness to the final cuvée. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscadelle is easily the least common varietal in Sauternes, \u003c\/strong\u003ecomprising less than 1% of the appellation's vine plantings. This fragile fruit is rarely found in Sauternes sweet wines, though its inclusion provides exceptional floral aromas and a round and powerful mouthfeel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSauternes Wines: Appellation Regulations and Additional Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauternes is one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux and features 90% family ownership across its wineries. Of the 140 wineries, \u003cstrong\u003e27 were designated Grand Cru Classe status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e These wineries must abide by very strict rules, as AOC laws dictate that each blend contain alcohol levels of at least 13%. Additionally, low yields are common in Sauternes, as the AOC limits yields to only 25hl\/ hectare. At some estates, yields can be as low as one vine equalling one glass of wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5 million bottles are sold each year from these low yields, with the \u003cstrong\u003eSauternes and Barsac communes possessing the highest-producing estates.\u003c\/strong\u003e The three other communes, Fargues, Bommes, and Preignac, are home to smaller estates, while Barsac remains the only commune whose estates have the legal right to specify the wines have been produced there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the difference in communes, soil types are typically homogeneous throughout Sauternes. Vineyards are known for stony soils with gravel and pebbles on limestone and small amounts of clay, providing the perfect setting for the Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle vines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSauternes Sweet Wines Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauternes sweet wines are known for rich, \u003cstrong\u003egolden wines made from noble rot \u003c\/strong\u003eand always have large amounts of residual sugar and acidity. Common aromas and notes that can be found in Sauternes sweet wines are: \u003cstrong\u003ehoney, peaches, apricots, nectarines, almonds, walnuts, sweet spices, apples, honeysuckle, and citrus blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature bottles are known to develop tertiary savory notes without losing their sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear wines should be enjoyed young and often express notes of tropical fruit, such as citrus and white peaches. More golden wines, conversely, are characterized by candied and dried fruit notes on the nose and palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Best Sauternes Wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSauternes Chateau Suduiraut\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-suduiraut\" title=\"Chateau Suduiraut\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Suduiraut\u003c\/a\u003e is among the best sweet wines from Sauternes, producing powerful, complex, and harmonious cuvées. The chateau was founded in 1580 and classified as a Premier Cru, underlining its status as a top producer in the appellation. Its northernmost parcel borders Chateau d'Yquem, as the two châteaux share similar styles and terroirs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSauternes Chateau d'Yquem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-dyquem\" title=\"Chateau d'Yquem\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau d'Yquem\u003c\/a\u003e is the most celebrated sweet wine from Sauternes and earned the highest honor in the 1855 Classification, with a Premier Cru Supérieur classification. First founded in the 1300s, d'Yquem has gained fans from some of history's most legendary figures, like Thomas Jefferson, Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia, and Emperor Meiji. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSauternes Rieussec\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-rieussec\" title=\"Chateau Rieussec\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Rieussec\u003c\/a\u003e first earned Premier Cru status in the 1855 Classification and has upheld that status thanks to its acquisition by Domaines Baron de Rothschild (owner of Chateau Lafite Rothschild) and Albert Frère of LVMH in 1984. Consequently, Rieussec produced a trilogy of golden vintages at the end of the 1980s and eventually earned a place as Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year with the 2001 Rieussec. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSauternes Pairing: Desserts and Meals to Enjoy with Sweet Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their intense sweetness and richness, Sauternes wines pair best with savory dishes like foie gras or cheese like brie. If served with a dessert, it is recommended to pair a Sauternes with a less rich or sweet dessert, like cheesecake, meringue, or lemon tart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSauternes Price and Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauternes has cemented itself as the apex of sweet wines not only in France, but across the globe. Its cuvées carry unmistakable golden hues, opulent textures, and bright fruit notes. With bottles ranging as high as $500 for a bottle of d'Yquem or as low as $80 for a bottle of Rieussec, either option provides exceptional drinking pleasure for your next gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our in-stock selection of Sauternes sweet wines and add a bottle to your cellar today. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dyquem-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP97 The 1995 d'Yquem is pale amber in color. Notes of ginger ale, allspice, chamomile tea, and dried mango drift effortlessly from the glass, followed by nuances of honeycomb, toasted almonds, and stewed tea. The palate is rich and powerful yet with amazing tension from the invigorating backbone of acidity, lending wonderful lift and energy through the long ginger and lemongrass-laced finish. Yum! The blend is 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc with 137 g\/l residual sugar.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM96 This might be the best bottle of 1995 Yquem that I have encountered. This bottle is perhaps slightly less deep in colour than the one tasted three years earlier. The bouquet is divine: marmalade, orane pith, tangerine, saffron and here, the lightest of adhesive notes. Wonderful delineation. The palate is very complex and exquisitely defined, still a precocious Yquem, though less reserved on the back end with mandarin, quince and dried honey. This is drinking beautifully right now. Tasted at the château.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 Tasted from a half bottle, the 1995 Château D'Yquem is clearly mature yet, like just about every vintage from this heralded château, has decades ahead of it. Caramelized orange, toffee, apricot jam, and exotic floral, spicy notes all define this medium to full-bodied, rich, layered Yquem. It has nicely integrated acidity, beautifully balanced sweetness, and a gorgeous finish. It doesn't hit the heights of some of the all-time greats, but it's a quintessential, beautifully mature example of Yquem that's such a joy to drink.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962419916859,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-1995-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758829754"},{"product_id":"dyquem-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS97 Squarely on the tropical side of the spectrum, with mango, papaya and pineapple fruit laced with a marmalade note. Long and very caressing through the finish, but never heady or overpowering, as orange p?te de fruit, ginger and singed almond accents lend cut and precision. Shows the heat of the vintage while retaining energy and drive. Impressive.?Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Drink now through 2040.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nLP96 A blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, with 147 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2003 Yquem is medium gold-colored. It has a tantalizing nose of baked apricots, pear tart, and ginger cake, leading to wafts of crème brulée, praline, and coriander seed, with a touch of fallen leaves. The palate is concentrated and rich, for sure, but there is wonderful energy and freshness here, offering a decadently opulent finish.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962420801595,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725981"},{"product_id":"rieussec-2001-375ml","title":"2001 Chateau Rieussec, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml) [WS #1 WOTY]","description":"WS100 \"Like lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied and very sweet, with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted. Best after 2010. 12,500 cases made.\" JS Sep 2004\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD99 \"A magical Sauternes that shows how good the 2001 vintage was for the region, the 2001 Château Rieussec offers a spectacular nose of caramelized quince, honeyed flowers, crème brulée, and exotic spices. Wonderfully pure and precise, with good acidity, it still brings a monster of a mid-palate and has boatloads of fruit and opulence, flawless balance, and a brilliant finish.\" JD Aug 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99 \"A monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70-75-second finish, this amazing Sauternes will be its apogee between 2010-2035.\" RP Jun 2004","brand":"Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962769027131,"sku":"BDX:RIE:RIEU-0375-2001-F0L0C0","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXRIERIEU-0375-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725949"},{"product_id":"dyquem-1996-750ml","title":"1996 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP97 \"The 1996 Yquem is pale to medium amber in color. Spritely scents of orange blossom, honeysuckle, and pineapple upside-down cake jump from the nose, giving way to hints of green mango, lime cordial, and powdered ginger. The palate is relatively savory and energetic, delivering bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors, with a racy backbone, finishing gracefully, beautifully poised, with a lingering perfume. The residual sugar is 122 grams per liter.\" LPB for TWI  Sep 2023","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963620995131,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-1996-F0L0C0","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-1996-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725866"},{"product_id":"dyquem-1999-375ml","title":"1999 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"LP96 \"The 1999 d'Yquem is pale gold-amber in color. Fragrant notes of honey-drizzled pears, apricot preserves, grapefruit oil, and candied orange peel slowly grow on the nose, leading to touches of beeswax and mango pudding. The palate delivers intense dried citrus flavors with wonderful purity, offset by a racy backbone, finishing on a lingering honey-lemon note. The blend is 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc with 128 g\/l residual sugar.\" Lisa Perrotti-Brown for TWI Jun 2024 \u003cbr\u003eChateau d'Yquem Premier Cru Superieur, Sauternes","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964043145275,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0375-1999-F0L0C0","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXDYQDYQU-0375-1999-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1606158522"},{"product_id":"dyquem-1993-750ml","title":"1993 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"1993 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44389377573101,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-1993-F0L0C0","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-1993-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1699645190"},{"product_id":"dyquem-2015-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP100 A blend of 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, with 144 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pH of 3.65, the 2015 Yquem is beautiful and it knows it! Medium straw-gold in color, it is a little closed with subtle savory notions of almond croissant, nutmeg, powdered ginger, and toasted nuts, over a core of peach preserves, quince, musk melon, and grapefruit oil. Opulent, concentrated and so seductive, the palate delivers amazing texture and tension, finishing with a profound sense of extravagance. The alcohol comes in at 13.9%.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99+ A blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc with 144 grams of residual sugar, the 2015 d'Yquem offers up a multifaceted, entrancing bouquet with aromas of jasmine, lime leaves, grilled bread, saffron, ripe orchard fruits, lemon oil and spices. Crystalline and pure, it’s full-bodied, seamless and layered, with excellent concentration on the mid-palate (thanks to clay soils), concluding with an energetic yet saline finish brought by calcareous soils. This is an opulent but charming vintage for Château d'Yquem, and it could reach the optimum score with a minimum of 20 years of aging. Harvest began on September 3rd and finished on October 21st.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 This is a very powerful yet at the same time bright and dry d’Yquem. Full-bodied, sweet yet phenolic and layered. Love the combination between tannin and sweetness. The purity and beauty are incredible; it’s the freshness and lightness that make this wine, yet the depth and richness are undeniable.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47819320656109,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742764397"},{"product_id":"2006-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-half-bottle-375ml","title":"2006 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"RP98 A monumental bottle of Sauternes despite a moderate level of residual sugar (122 grams per liter), the 2006 d'Yquem displays a singular, distinctive and elegant bouquet with aromas of thyme, sage, curry, baked pineapple and oregano. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it’s rich and concentrated, with superb acidity on the mid-palate as well as freshness, tension and crystalline texture, concluding on an endless, ethereal finish with a racy bitterness. Simply stunning!\n","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220202631405,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0375-2006-F0L0C0","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0375-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778260623"},{"product_id":"2006-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-bottle-750ml","title":"2006 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 A monumental bottle of Sauternes despite a moderate level of residual sugar (122 grams per liter), the 2006 d'Yquem displays a singular, distinctive and elegant bouquet with aromas of thyme, sage, curry, baked pineapple and oregano. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it’s rich and concentrated, with superb acidity on the mid-palate as well as freshness, tension and crystalline texture, concluding on an endless, ethereal finish with a racy bitterness. Simply stunning!\n","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750997373165,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1761178243"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-bottle-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP97 \"The 2018 d’Yquem has a pale to medium lemon-yellow color. It leaps from the glass with classic scents of preserved peaches, marmalade, and tropical notes, plus cedar, ginger, and honey. In the mouth it is rich, lively, layered, complex and very long and spicy. Yum!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA97 An extremely impressive Yquem here. Deeply concentrated and silky in texture, with crème caramel and saffron, followed by bitter orange on the finish. Gourmet, powerful and concentrated, revealing as it opens in the glass the lime blossom and zest that pick things up, keeping things light and sculpted through the finish. There were five weeks without rain between the picking of the dry white Y and the main estate wine Yquem - so a full two months of harvest time. It meant a lot of patience and a small final yield, but one that was high in quality. Around 50% of the production goes into Yquem. 145g\/l residual sugar and a pH of 3.95. Also tasted August 2020; same score. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJS97 An extremely polished and refined d’Yquem with lightly cooked peaches and mangos and an overlay of vanilla and cream with some lemon meringue. Orange peel, too. What is striking is the texture, which is creamy and so fine. The tannins give the wine energy and beauty. The finish is extremely long and impressive. So clean and refined. Not heavy at all, but vivid and clean as crystal. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with stature is a good description. Drinkable now, but better in 2023 and onwards.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433345425645,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773955933"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-bottle-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP97 The 2019 d'Yquem is composed of 55% Semillon and 45% Sauvignon Blanc. Pale lemon-straw in color, it bursts from the glass with showy notes of apricot preserves, key lime pie, and cedar chest, leading to hints of candied ginger, pear drops, and honey toast. The palate is super-charged, full-on rich, and decadent, with soft acidity and epic length. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJA97 Clear push and pull between acidity and lusciousness from the first moments. A higher percentage of Sauvignon Blanc than in a typical year, showing in sculpted gunsmoke and white truffle on the opening beats. Fresher flavours continue with lemongrass and lime zest, broadening out into luscious mango, grilled caramel, pineapple and brioche, and a welcome edge of bitterness on the finish with mandarin peel and oyster shell salinity. As has so often been the case in recent years, the team at Yquem needed to hold their nerve, as a dry September meant the noble rot took its time to get underway, with harvest finally taking place from around October 10 though to early November. 138g\/l residual sugar, 10hl\/h yield. Organic conversion began in August 2019, with certification expected 2022. Winemaker Sandrine Garbay.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433354109165,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-2019-F0L0C0","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725830"},{"product_id":"1989-chateau-rieussec-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-half-bottle-375ml","title":"1989 Chateau Rieussec, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"","brand":"Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50175274844397,"sku":"BDX:RIE:RIEU-0375-1989-F0L0C0","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXRIERIEU-0375-1989-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725747"},{"product_id":"2001-chateau-suduiraut-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-half-bottle-375ml","title":"2001 Chateau Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"RP98 A prodigious effort, possibly the finest Suduiraut since 1959, the medium gold-colored 2001 offers notes of creme brulee, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak. With terrific acidity, a voluptuous\/unctuous palate, and sweet, powerful flavors buttressed by crisp acidity, it is a phenomenal Sauternes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWS98 Gorgeous aromas of honey, passion fruit, mango and candied lemon rind. Full-bodied and ultraconcentrated, yet balanced and refined. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This has just about everything in the right place. Stunning. Best after 2009.","brand":"Suduiraut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50175274909933,"sku":"BDX:SUD:SUDU-0375-2001-F0L0C0","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXSUDSUDU-0375-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725710"},{"product_id":"2000-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-half-bottle-375ml","title":"2000 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"JA96 \"Things were more difficult in Sauternes than in the rest of Bordeaux in the 2000 vintage, with a brilliant first picking in early October that showed all the promise of the vintage, but with the later crop ruined by heavy rain. In the end Yquem made 20% of its usual yield, but the success of the earlier growing season comes through with luxuriously concentrated apricot and marmalade flavours, laced with bitter orange, lime zest, butterscotch, saffron and white truffles. 128g\/l of residual sugar, with total acidity of 4.5. The team behind this wine included current winemaking director Sandrine Garbay, who had begun two years earlier in 1998, with the château already partly owned by Bernard Arnault of LVMH (he bought his first shares in 1996) but still headed up by director Alexandre de Lur Saluces, whose family had been at Yquem since 1875. (Drink between 2020-2050)\" JA for DR Jul 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP95 \"The 2000 d'Yquem is pale to medium gold-amber in color. Notes of dried orange peel, fallen leaves, lemon iced tea, and dried apricot slowly drift from the glass, leading to a waft of saffron. The palate seems relatively dry at this stage, with savory and lemon tea nuances and beautifully balanced acidity, finishing on a citrus peel note. The crop was very small this year, with 80% of the crop lost to rain at harvest. The blend is 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc with 128 g\/l residual sugar, and 33,000 bottles were made.\" LPB for TWI Jun 2024","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184815509741,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0375-2000-F0L0C0","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0375-2000-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725651"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-half-bottle-375ml","title":"2018 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Half Bottle (375ml)","description":"LP97 \"The 2018 d’Yquem has a pale to medium lemon-yellow color. It leaps from the glass with classic scents of preserved peaches, marmalade, and tropical notes, plus cedar, ginger, and honey. In the mouth it is rich, lively, layered, complex and very long and spicy. Yum!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA97 An extremely impressive Yquem here. Deeply concentrated and silky in texture, with crème caramel and saffron, followed by bitter orange on the finish. Gourmet, powerful and concentrated, revealing as it opens in the glass the lime blossom and zest that pick things up, keeping things light and sculpted through the finish. There were five weeks without rain between the picking of the dry white Y and the main estate wine Yquem - so a full two months of harvest time. It meant a lot of patience and a small final yield, but one that was high in quality. Around 50% of the production goes into Yquem. 145g\/l residual sugar and a pH of 3.95. Also tasted August 2020; same score. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJS97 An extremely polished and refined d’Yquem with lightly cooked peaches and mangos and an overlay of vanilla and cream with some lemon meringue. Orange peel, too. What is striking is the texture, which is creamy and so fine. The tannins give the wine energy and beauty. The finish is extremely long and impressive. So clean and refined. Not heavy at all, but vivid and clean as crystal. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with stature is a good description. Drinkable now, but better in 2023 and onwards.","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184815575277,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0375-2018-F0L0C0","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0375-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725618"},{"product_id":"1991-chateau-dyquem-sauternes-bottle-750ml","title":"1991 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184816230637,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-1991-F0L0C0","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDYQDYQU-0750-1991-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1783725582"}],"url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/sauternes-wine.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}