This 2002 is a lovely vintage. It is very typical of its appellation, with beautiful, pure hints of candied fruit. It enchants the palate thanks to its marked refinement, voluptuousness and alluring freshness. This vintage is so forthcoming that in enables wine lovers to enter the universe of Yquem as of now.
What the critics say...
Wine Spectator: 96 points(31/07/2006)
Beautiful apple, vanilla and honey aromas, with just the right amount of new wood. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with lots of pretty pineapple and honey. Long and refined. A beautifully silky and balanced Sauternes. Lots of intensity and well-knit. Unrivaled in this vintage. Best after 2009.
Pairing: Blue Cheese, Chocolate, Desserts, Ice Cream, Pastry.
The oldest documentation of this winery dates from 1593. The extension of the vineyards is 113 hectares between the villages of Sauternes and Fargues. Its vineyards are divided into 80% semillón and 20% sauvignon blanc. It has an average production of 65,000 bottles per year.