Sauternes

Château d'Yquem 1986 - 75 cl

6 099 €

1,016.40 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Direct Access to the Castle Cellars

Direct exit from the cellars of the estate: your bottles are delivered in their original sealed case, having never left the property since bottling.

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Grape varieties and terroir

Château d'Yquem's traditional blend is made from 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The vines thrive on gravelly, clayey-sandy hillsides with a limestone subsoil, benefiting from an ideal microclimate that promotes the precious noble rot (Botrytis cinerea).

Tasting

Color: Deep amber gold, with copper highlights.

Nose: Sumptuous aromatic palette combining candied fruits (apricot, mango), acacia honey, saffron, orange zest, with notes of beeswax, gingerbread and touches of salted butter caramel.

Palate: Velvety and dense attack, powerful liqueur but perfectly balanced by a very fine acidic structure. Endless finish, offering nuances of sweet spices and dried fruits.

Storage Potential

This vintage has exceptional longevity, being able to evolve for another 30-40 years in the cellar.

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect for pan-fried foie gras, truffled poultry, blue cheeses (Roquefort), and exotic fruit or almond-based desserts. It also makes a wonderful meditation on its own.

Description

A true icon of sweet wines, the 1986 Château d'Yquem embodies the quintessence of Sauternes. Classified as Premier Cru Supérieur, this vintage is distinguished by its exceptional concentration, perfect balance, and unique aromatic complexity. Aged in the cellar for more than three decades, it now expresses all the nobility and grandeur of this legendary terroir.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château d'Yquem 1986
Region Sauternes, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Sauternes
Grapes 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
Wine type sweet wine
Color Amber, coppery reflections
Nose Candied fruits, honey, saffron, orange, spices
Palate Dense, velvety, balanced, lingering finish
Aging 30 months in oak barrels
Cellaring potential 30-40 years
Food & wine pairing Foie gras, poultry, blue cheeses, fruity desserts
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note legendary sweet wine, rich, deep and of a rare elegance

Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem, unique Premier Cru of Sauternes, embodies the excellence of sweet wines for centuries.
Spanning approximately 113 hectares, its vineyard with clay-limestone soils produces grapes of exceptional quality.
Combining ancestral tradition and modern innovation, each vintage reveals aromas of honey, candied citrus, and subtle spices.
The estate, a true legend of Bordeaux, stands out for its unmatched aging potential and aromatic complexity.
A global icon of luxury, Château d'Yquem elevates the art of Sauternes and captivates the most discerning connoisseurs.

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