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2015 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes
HoldWell stockedVivino community 4.7/5
The only 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes in the 1855 Médoc Classification has created a masterpiece in 2015 which looks set to sit alongside some of the most iconic vintages from the Château such as the 2001. Perfectly positioned on the highest hill in Sauternes, Ch. d'Yquem enjoys the finest growing conditions of the whole appellation. 2015 provided d’Yquem with ideal growing conditions, starting with perfect flowering in late spring followed by one of their warmest summers, with just the right amount of showers mid-June and during August which slowed the ripening and therefore preserved the f
Colour / grapeWhite · Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2027–2055
2026Hold2055
Best withFruity desserts, Blue cheese
Critics
Vivino community
4.7/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (21 critics)
97/100
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