Château d'Yquem - Sauternes 2007 (750ml)

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Producer	Château d'Yquem
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Sauternes
Varietal	Semillon,  Sauvignon Blanc,  Muscadelle
Vintage	2007
Sku	81895
Size	750ml

 

Trying to describe Chateau d'Yquem and its history in a few paragraphs is like trying to summarize the rise and fall of the Roman Empire in one classroom lecture. It simply cannot be done. While any oenophile who has ever had the pleasure of enjoying a glass of Chateau d'Yquem will tell you that though there exist many fine chateaux in Sauternes, many producing exquisite wines, there is only ONE Chateau d'Yquem. And it stands head and shoulders above the rest.

To quote Matthew Broderick as Ferris Beuller after driving his friend's father's Ferrari, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend you pick one up."

Romain-Bertrand de Lur-Saluces, Françoise-Joséphine's grandson, took his role as manager of Yquem very much to heart, rather than simply taking possession of the family estate, which had become mythical by this time. In 1855, in posthumous recognition of the tremendous accomplishments of "the lady of Yquem", the estate was designated the one and only premier cru supérieur in the famous classification made at the request of Emperor Napoléon III.

Childless and anxious to protect the future of Château d’Yquem, Bertrand de Lur-Saluces took measures in anticipation of his demise. In 1966, he designated one of his brother Amédée's sons, Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, to take over managing the estate.

At the end of the 20th century, thanks to the impetus of Bernard Arnault, Château d’Yquem – a veritable monument, and among the greatest wines of France – was acquired by LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton. This marked a new chapter in the château's history.  The purchase by LVMH is one of the rare exceptions when involvement by a large corporate concern was a good thing.

The first impression of Château d'Yquem on the palate is always very silky, and often sumptuous. It then fills out, "coating the palate". This fine wine has a strong, but never overbearing character, with great elegance and poise. It always maintains a balance between sugar and acidity (sweetness and freshness).