Château d’Yquem – Château d’Yquem 1990 – Bordeaux France

Château 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.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 1990
• Special Note: Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification
• Style: Mature, rich sweet white Sauternes with freshness and balance

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Now 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. The finish is long and layered, carrying dried-fruit and spice complexity well beyond the initial richness.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The estate identifies 1990 for its unusual combination of power and balance
• Successive harvest passes allowed concentrated fruit to be selected as noble rot developed
• Long bottle age brings an evolved expression while Yquem’s freshness preserves definition

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Foie gras with toasted brioche
• Roquefort with walnuts or pear
• Tarte Tatin or an apricot-based dessert

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking mature Sauternes from a historic Château d’Yquem vintage
✓ Sweet-wine drinkers who value richness balanced by freshness
✓ Bordeaux lovers interested in the tertiary complexity of long-aged Sauternes
✕ Not ideal if you prefer dry, light-bodied white wines