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Yquem - Yquem 2002

Yquem 2002 is a legendary Sauternes. With Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it boasts an intense gold color. Aromas of flowers, citrus, honey. Sweet on the palate, balanced by acidity and a persistent finish. Meticulous winemaking and aging.

France - Bordeaux, Sauternes
Sweet wine, noble rot
Sémillon (dominant), Sauvignon Blanc

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Colour

Intense gold, brilliant amber with almost bronze reflections from aging

Bouquet

Aromatic complexity of white flowers, candied citrus, acacia honey, dried apricot, saffron and vanilla

Taste

Sublime sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Notes of exotic fruits, spices and honey. Long, persistent finish

Alcohol content

13.5% vol.

Type of glass

Sweet wine glass, small tulip glass

Pairings

Foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit or cream-based desserts, dry pastries, for meditation

Refinement

30-36 months in new oak barriques, then decades in bottle to develop its complexity

Vinification

Late manual harvest of botrytized grapes. Fermentation in barriques, followed by long aging

10-12°C

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