Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2013 | Half Bottle (375ml)
The 2013 vintage of Château d'Yquem is celebrated for its finesse, freshness, and high acidity, resulting in a beautifully vibrant and elegant Sauternes. While the growing season presented challenges, d'Yquem’s relentless selection process yielded a wine of exceptional purity and drive, characterized by brilliant energy that cuts through its natural sweetness. This bottling displays the high quality expected from the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Classification, offering intense clarity in its fruit and an almost crystalline expression of the Noble Rot. On the nose a bouquet of lime zest, green mango, and passion fruit, overlaid with the signature Noble Rot notes of saffron and crème brûlée. The palate is precise and impeccably balanced. The sweetness is immediately countered by a thrilling surge of fresh, powerful acidity, leading to flavours of candied ginger, citrus peel, and intense minerality. The finish is extremely long, focused, and refreshing, promising decades of development. The 2013 is already showing beautifully but has the capacity to age for 25–30+ years. If opening now, serve chilled alongside blue cheese like Roquefort, or simply enjoy it on its own as the grand finale to a meal.
