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2010 Château d'Yquem

Sale price $530.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

The balanced 2010 vintage yielded Sauternes with exceptional purity and complexity. Château d’Yquem features aromas of citrus marmalade, honeysuckle, ripe peaches, and a touch of saffron. The palate is silky and refined, with bright acidity and a finish that resonates with layers of tropical and candied fruit.


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Critic Reviews
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A pure, racy, floral style, with bright white peach, heather and honeysuckle notes driving along. The core of fresh orchard fruit is unctuous, the finish long and lacy, with marvelous cut and finesse. This shows the balance and elegance of a cooler year with a longer harvest period. -- Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Best from 2015 through 2045. 8,334 cases made.

Wine Spectator
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The purity of Botrytis in this wine is so impressive with dried fruits such apple and mango. And then spicy character. Full body and very sweet but it is incredibly fresh and lively. Such class and elegance. Perfectly manicured wine. Everything in the right place. This shows a delicacy and intensity that are spellbinding. Drink in 2018.

James Suckling
95

Exhibiting notions of saffron, pineapple, apricot, exotic fruits and spices, the 2010 d'Yquem is full-bodied, broad and enveloping, perfectly balanced with controlled power and a deep, fleshy core of fruit enhanced by bright acids. It has stunning aging potential despite a slight touch of volatile acidity. Residual sugar: 138 grams per liter.

Robert Parker
2010 Château d'Yquem
2010 Château d'Yquem Sale price $530.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

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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
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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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