SA DU CHATEAU D'YQUEM Château d’Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur White 1984 Sauternes
Description
Viticulture
The fertilizer is exclusively organic and used sparingly. Chemical weedkillers are never used. The floor undergoes regular cycles of manual work. The pickers roam the entire vineyard in search of grapes that are both botrytised and have reached maximum concentration.
Vinification
It takes no more than 1 hour for the grapes picked at Château d'Yquem to arrive at the cellar. The pressing takes into account the texture and the fragility of the fruit. The grapes are pressed 3 or 4 times in Yquem. Unlike other white wines, the sugar content and quality increase with each pressing.
Wine aging
The barrels are transported to the aging cellar where they will stay for 20 months. Each barrel is filled twice a week.
Tasting notes
The first impression of Château d'Yquem on the palate is always very silky, and often sumptuous. It then expands, “coating the palate”. This fine wine has a strong character, but never overwhelming, with great elegance and poise. It always maintains a balance between sugar and acidity.