2016 Chateau D'Yquem 375ml

Overview
From the legendary estate in Sauternes, Bordeaux, this 2016 vintage of Château d’Yquem is a masterpiece of the sweet wine world. The blend consists of approximately 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. With a reported alcohol content of 14.2% and around 135 g/L of residual sugar, the wine delivers both richness and structure in balanced harmony.

Tasting Profile & Ratings
Aromatically, the wine opens with honeyed tangerine, dried apricot, exotic fruit (like mango/passion fruit), white flowers and a subtle minerality. On the palate it offers a full-bodied texture, opulent sweetness, but underlying fresh acidity and a vibrant mineral spine—creating a precise, elegant, and long-lasting finish.
Professional ratings highlight its excellence: James Suckling awarded 99 points, calling it “a very classic Yquem … extremely precise and finely nuanced.” Other reviewers give top marks as well (96-99 points) and note the wine’s outstanding ageing potential (2025-2050+).