Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2017 chateau-mont-redon Even in difficult years like

Even in difficult years like 2007

lively acidity and unique vivacity

Amber in colour

The palate starts out with crunchy red fruits complimented by the whole bunch used in fermentation and the French oak used

opulent bouquet of buttered citrus

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2017 chateau-mont-redon Even in difficult years likeSauternes 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.