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94
RP
92
Critic reviews

2004 Château d'Yquem

Sale price $410.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

Château d'Yquem’s 2004 vintage reveals flavors of candied citrus, pineapple, and hints of vanilla, with vibrant acidity and a silky texture. This is a refined and fresh Sauternes with excellent balance.


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Critic Reviews
94

Tropically ripe, with dense yet creamy layers of guava, mango, lychee and papaya, all stitched with racy lemon cream and candied grapefruit peel notes. Frangipane-framed finish pumps out wave after wave of unctuous fruit. Starting to hits its second gear, and with old-school Yquem power and muscle.

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92

Served from an ex-chateau bottle. This replicated the performance in the Southwold blind tasting. The 2004 Chateau d’Yquem’s bouquet is generous but not as complex as either the 2005 or indeed the 2006. The oak a little pronounced considering the age in bottle, but it does not leap at you shouting “I’m Yquem!” The palate has a viscous tangerine and orange peel opening with fine acidity. There is good weight in the mouth, with touches of spice and cardamom. It finishes just a little abruptly for a Yquem, a pretty note without requisite sustain. Drink now-2035.

Robert Parker
2004 Château d'Yquem
2004 Château d'Yquem Sale price $410.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Château d'Yquem is the most renowned estate in Sauternes, holding the prestigious Premier Cru Supérieur classification. This iconic château, with its rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, is celebrated for producing what many consider the world's finest sweet wines. The estate covers 113 hectares, with about 100 hectares under vine, primarily planted with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

2003 Château d'Yquem 2003
2003
2003

Decadent Opulence & Honeyed Depth

The heat of 2003 concentrated sugars, producing intense, opulent wines. Yquem’s terroir preserved freshness and complexity, creating a luxurious dessert wine with remarkable richness.

2004 Château d'Yquem 2004
2004
2004

Citrus Elegance & Silky Harmony

A cooler and balanced 2004 vintage resulted in fresh, aromatic wines with vibrant acidity. Yquem’s terroir enhanced elegance and lifted complexity in this beautifully refined dessert wine.

2010 Château d'Yquem 2010
2010
2010

Dry Summer Shapes Fruit

Summer drought in Sauternes concentrated fruit before perfect autumn fog brought waves of noble rot to Yquem's plateau. The estate's limestone-rich soils maintained crucial acidity through the dry growing season. The wine captures both power and precision, showing concentrated citrus notes and the refined honey character that defines this noble terroir.

2018 Château d'Yquem 2018
2018
2018

Heat Tests Early Season

Early summer warmth in Sauternes gave way to ideal September conditions, bringing waves of noble rot across Yquem's slopes. The château's clay-limestone soils provided essential balance through intense summer heat. The wine captures both richness and lift, showing concentrated tropical notes and the saline tension that defines this historic site.

2019 Château d'Yquem 2019
2019
2019

Perfect Botrytis Meets Brilliant Freshness

At Château d'Yquem, the 2019 growing season began with a warm spring leading to early flowering, followed by ideal summer conditions that laid the groundwork for noble rot development. The estate's rigorous picking system, with up to 8 passes through the vineyard, capitalized on perfect botrytis conditions in autumn, with each berry selected at the precise moment of optimal noble rot concentration. The result was fruit with exceptional concentration balanced by brilliant acidity.

2020 Château d'Yquem 2020
2020
2020

Yquem's Resilient Brilliance

The 2020 growing season at Château d'Yquem presented unique challenges, with a warm, dry summer followed by a September that required careful management of botrytis development. The estate's experienced team navigated these conditions expertly, employing strict selection and multiple passes through the vineyards. The result is a wine that combines intensity with exceptional freshness and purity, reflecting both the vintage conditions and Yquem's unwavering commitment to quality.

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