{"title":"Château d’Yquem","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d’Yquem is a historic Sauternes estate with more than four centuries of winegrowing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1855 classification, Yquem received the unique rank of Premier Cru Supérieur, reflecting a rigorous approach centered on selective harvesting and noble rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerched on the hills of Sauternes, the estate has around one hundred hectares of vineyards across a mosaic of soils, planted to Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-y-2019-bordeaux-france","title":"Château d’Yquem – Y 2019 – Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eY 2019 is Château d’Yquem’s dry white Bordeaux, bringing together Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon in a precise, textured style with freshness at its core.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-aged on the lees\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y is the dry white wine of Château d’Yquem\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, textured white Bordeaux with freshness and precision\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 opens with expressive citrus and white peach, followed by delicate floral tones and a subtle creamy note from its lees aging. The palate is broad and silky yet beautifully focused, with ripe fruit and a faint touch of sweetness held in balance by bright freshness and a finely mineral feel. The finish is long, lifted, and precise, leaving citrus, stone fruit, and gentle barrel-derived texture lingering behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A distinctive dry expression from Château d’Yquem\u003cbr\u003e• Brings together richness, freshness, and precise structure\u003cbr\u003e• A serious white Bordeaux with the depth to develop beautifully over time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Butter-poached lobster with citrus beurre blanc\u003cbr\u003e• Seared scallops with cauliflower purée and brown butter\u003cbr\u003e• Roast chicken with morels and cream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Collectors exploring Château d’Yquem beyond its classic Sauternes\u003cbr\u003e✓ White Bordeaux drinkers who love richness balanced by freshness\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fans of age-worthy, textured dry whites with serious complexity\u003cbr\u003e✕ Not ideal if you are looking for the estate’s intensely sweet Sauternes style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d’Yquem","offers":[{"title":"1500ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48133072486452,"sku":"COL-YQUEM-Y-19-Magnum","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/chateau-dyquem-y-2019-bordeaux-france.jpg?v=1786482424"},{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-chateau-dyquem-1990-bordeaux-france","title":"Château d’Yquem – Château d’Yquem 1990 – Bordeaux France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau d’Yquem 1990 is a mature Sauternes from a vintage the estate describes for its exceptional power and balance, shaped by successive harvest passes and concentrated botrytized fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauternes, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature, rich sweet white Sauternes with freshness and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow mature, the 1990 brings Yquem’s characteristic power and balance into an evolved register. Dried apricot, marmalade, stewed fruit, and gentle spice frame a silky, ample palate, with freshness holding the sweetness in check. 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