Château d'Yquem 2017 is a concentrated Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes from a vintage marked by exceptionally successful noble rot. Produced from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it combines opulence with remarkable freshness and precision.

This 375 ml half-bottle captures the intensity, complexity and long-lived character that define Château d'Yquem.

• Sémillon: 75%
• Sauvignon Blanc: 25%

The Sémillon provides richness and structure while Sauvignon Blanc contributes aromatic finesse and freshness.

The season was early and warm. Rain from 1–16 September created highly favourable conditions for an even development of noble rot, followed by dry weather that rapidly concentrated the fruit.

The principal harvest took place from 26 September to 9 October, with the final passes completed from 11–13 October.

Nose

Complex aromas of white peach, pear, apricot and tropical fruit are layered with honey, saffron, citrus zest and subtle spice.

Palate

Rich, unctuous and concentrated, balanced by vivid acidity that keeps the wine energetic and precise.

Finish

Exceptionally long and layered, with persistent fruit, honey and citrus freshness.

Château d'Yquem's Sauternes vineyard combines warm, gravelly topsoils with clay subsoils that retain water reserves. Its distinctive microclimate encourages the development of Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot essential to the estate's great sweet wines.

• Producer: Château d'Yquem
• Legal Producer: SA du Château d'Yquem
• Vintage: 2017
• Appellation: Sauternes
• Classification: Premier Cru Supérieur en 1855
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Blend: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
• Bottle Size: 375 ml
• Residual Sugar: Approximately 148 g/L

Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C. A generous dessert-wine or white-wine glass will allow the wine's fruit, saffron, honey and citrus complexity to develop fully.

Pair with foie gras, Roquefort or other blue cheeses, pâté, roast duck, fruit tarts, crème brûlée or apricot and peach desserts. It is equally compelling served on its own.

Yquem 2017 is a powerful yet beautifully lifted vintage, with intense noble-rot concentration, vivid acidity and extraordinary length in a convenient half-bottle format.