Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case orientation etc

orientation etc

vanillan and spicy oak aromas

with a bright acidity line

With gentle care from grapegrower to winemaker

this Riesling launches with a burst of sweetness before being engulfed by vibrant acidity which delivers length and balance on the finish

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case orientation etcSauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.