Chateau Yquem 2005 - Sauternes

Chateau d'Yquem 2005 - 1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes

Yquem, like Château Cheval Blanc, is owned by the Arnaud Family (LVMH group). The change of ownership has not impacted the legendary quality and consistency of the Château. The estate has 105 ha of vines planted mainly with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc for an annual production of around 100,000 bottles.

Years considered too weak or not allowing the production of the great wine are downgraded. Thus the vintages 2012, 1992, 1974, 1972, 1964, 1952, 1951, 1930, 1915 and 1910 never existed.

About the 2005 vintage:

Weather conditions heralding a great vintage; moderate water constraints, a more temperate end to summer and therefore conducive to good acidity, alternating rain and dry heat for optimal concentration of the berries? and finally a bouquet of unprecedented complexity and aromatic diversity, confirmed by the phenomenal character of the 2005.