Wine Notes
1989 produced some very intense and very powerful Sauternes that have needed time to become approachable and Yquem is now very inviting. Dark amber in colour with a rich, heady nose, smooth, silky texture and an endless finish.
Producer Notes
Almost certainly the best sweet white wine in the world; probably the best white wine in the world; really expensive to produce and relatively cheap to buy given all that.
The wine will last forever so don’t be even slightly afraid of old vintages. As is often the case, the best value is probably to be found in the 80s.
The blend is 80% semillon and 20% sauvignon blanc.
There is also a dry white wine produced in the chateau called ‘Y’ de Chateau d’Yquem. To avoid snearing wine merchants looking down their noses at you, it’s wise to pronounced the ‘Y’ as ‘eegreck’
Delivery Notes
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
Overseas deliveries can take longer.
For transfers under bond or to recover VAT on export, please contact us at [email protected].
Vintage Notes
1989 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux
Other 1989 Sauternes
Other vintages of Chateau d’Yquem
1988 (in Magnum): ยฃ1100
2001: ยฃ640
2001 (in Half bottle): ยฃ340
2002 (in Half bottle): ยฃ210
2003 (in Half bottle): ยฃ165
2004 (in Half bottle): ยฃ270
2009 (in Half bottle): ยฃ295
2013 (in Half bottle): ยฃ175
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