Les Nuances d'Yquem

An exclusive Millésima case bringing together 3 vintages of Château d'Yquem

The estate

The reputation of Château d'Yquem has been built over the past 400 years, reaching its apotheosis in 1855 when it was elevated to the rank of Premier Cru Classé Supérieur in the official classification commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III for the Paris Universal Exhibition. The only name to have reached this level, Yquem stands unrivaled among the legends of great wines.

The vineyard

Château d'Yquem owns around a hundred hectares under production, planted with 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. The Ciron, a tributary of the Garonne essential to the production of Sauternes wines, provides an exceptional microclimate for the estate's vines. It is thanks to its influence that morning fogs develop in autumn, just before the harvest, triggering the onset of noble rot, Botrytis Cinerea. Beyond its terroir and climate characteristics, Château d'Yquem's reputation also owes much to its expertise and rigorous standards. With drastically limited yields, Château d'Yquem produces Sauternes wines whose rarity forms the basis of their prestige.

The case

Crafted within Millésima's two-hundred-year-old cellars located in the heart of Bordeaux, the "Les Nuances de Millésima" case brings together, for its first edition, three vintages of Château d'Yquem: 2005, 2007 and 2013.

The "Les Nuances de Millésima" case is available in 3-bottle format (1 bottle of each vintage) and 6-bottle format (2 bottles of each vintage).

Tasting notes

Château d'Yquem 2005

Appearance
The color is brilliant.

Nose
The nose blends intense fruity fragrances (figs, dried fruits, apricot compote) and vanilla notes with floral notes (jasmine, acacia flower). With aeration, delicious and refreshing zesty notes emerge.

Palate
The precise and smooth attack gives way to a palate with a silky texture and perfect balance. Beautifully long, the palate exudes fresh, elegant aromas of orange nonettes, licorice and gingerbread.

Château d'Yquem 2007

Appearance
Brilliant, the color is a deep, slightly amber gold.

Nose
Intense, the nose displays the aromatic precision and purity that define Château d'Yquem's style. Full of nuance, the bouquet opens with concentrated notes and candied fruit. Then comes the indulgence of honey notes, followed by hints of spice and quince.

Palate
Energetic, the palate is precise, delicate, broad and concentrated. A model of harmony, the balance between the wine's sweetness, acidity and alcohol delivers the fullness worthy of the greatest Sauternes. The palate lingers, extending into a remarkably pure finish. A dazzling Château d'Yquem from an exceptional '07 vintage.

Château d'Yquem 2013

Appearance
Brilliant, the color is a beautiful golden yellow, enhanced by a lovely brightness.

Nose
Captivating, precise and remarkably pure, the nose reveals fragrances of fresh mango, dried linden blossom and candied ginger. The botrytis cinerea is vivid here. With swirling, notes of ginger and black tea emerge, underpinned by a fine minerality.

Palate
The attack is flavorful and finely etched. The palate delights with its indulgent character and aromas of white pepper, marmalade, fresh pineapple and fresh hazelnut. The finish of this great Sauternes wine shows beautiful persistence. A precise, straightforward, complete wine. Château d'Yquem in all its magnificence.