Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2016 / — | ≈ $289.13Original CHF 237.20 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 153 g/L
pH 3.85
Total Acidity 5.63 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties 70% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates 14 September–11 October 2023
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details The growing season featured a tropical spring, an extremely hot summer and late-September high-pressure systems; the producer credits careful planning and adaptive vineyard decisions with retaining both concentration and freshness.
Tasting Notes Roasted rhubarb, lilac blossom, citrus, cedar and beeswax; velvety and expansive, with almond, apricot, dark plum and mandarin-orange marmalade, followed by a long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 160 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 5.39 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates 20 September–26 October 2022
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Botrytis cinerea spread rapidly following rain on the morning of 15 October; a subsequent mild spell and steady southeasterly wind preceded the concluding harvest period.
Tasting Notes Candied lemon, pear, orange marmalade, lime blossom, frangipane and lily of the valley; rich and concentrated, with apricot jam, beeswax, caramel, quince paste, salinity and bitter orange.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 148 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 205 kcal / glass
150ml glass205 kcal
750ml bottle1025 kcal
Grape Varieties 65% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates Three successive passes between 30 September and 30 October 2021
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Rain in mid-September and early October encouraged noble rot; a subsequent three-week period of cool, dry and sunny weather slowly concentrated the grapes before and during the three-pass harvest.
Tasting Notes Almond, cedar, pineapple, pear, Agen plum, mandarin, candied orange and lemon, gardenia and broom flowers; lively and fresh initially, then rich and concentrated, with candied bitterness and a long, suave finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 135 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 5.59 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Premier Cru Supérieur, 1855 classification
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates 16 harvesting days in five successive passes, 14 September–29 October 2020
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottling Date 24–25 August 2022
Production Details The first picking round particularly supplied Sauvignon Blanc. Late-September rain promoted an even spread of Botrytis cinerea; five sunny, windy days beginning around 18 October concentrated fully botrytised grapes, and two resulting passes formed the heart of the vintage.
Tasting Notes Lime blossom, wild rose, prickly pear, Mirabelle plum and fresh apricot; orange marmalade and mandarin on the palate, with a long finish marked by elegant citrus bitterness.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 138 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 200 kcal / glass
150ml glass200 kcal
750ml bottle1000 kcal
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates Harvest began 10 October; additional picking took place on 17, 18, 21 and 22 October 2019.
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Rain from 21–25 September triggered noble rot throughout the vineyard. Warm, dry and windy conditions in early October then concentrated grapes on the clay terroirs. A very short favourable picking window required the team to focus on the healthiest plots.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 148 g/L
pH 3.8
Calories (estimated) 205 kcal / glass
150ml glass205 kcal
750ml bottle1025 kcal
Grape Varieties 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sauternes
Harvest Dates Main botrytised harvest 26 September–9 October 2017, followed by final picking on 11–13 October.
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Early-August grape measurements were 12.6° potential alcohol for Sémillon and 13.6–14° for Sauvignon; the source additionally records “5.6 AT” without defining its analytical basis. Finished-wine total acidity was 3.9 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent, so it is not proposed as an unqualified total_acidity_gl value. Harvesting prioritized the best terroirs, with some plots deliberately sacrificed.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2016 / — | ≈ $289.13Original CHF 237.20 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Château d’Yquem, 33210 Sauternes, France
Phone
+33 5 57 98 07 07
Email
Owner
SA du Château d’Yquem