This is a half bottle of immortality, gilded in gold and kissed by the morning mist.
A Miracle Harvested by Hand
This wine is sweet only in the most transcendent sense. It is a wine of shimmering richness, luminous energy, and haunting beauty. Golden and radiant, the nose of the 2016 Château d’Yquem blooms with layers of dried apricot, candied pineapple, crème brûlée, and saffron. On the palate, it defies gravity—opulent and silky, yet electrified by a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity. The result is pure, breathtaking balance.
Crafted berry by berry over multiple meticulous passes through the vineyard, each grape is touched by "noble rot" (botrytis cinerea) and transformed. With yields measured in sips per vine, scarcity is part of the legend.
How to Enjoy
The half bottle is an invitation to taste perfection. Toast to life’s rarest moments with a classic pairing of foie gras or Roquefort cheese, or simply experience what it feels like to drink history.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Château d’Yquem |
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Wine: |
Sauternes (Premier Cru Supérieur) |
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Vintage: |
2016 |
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Format: |
375ml (Half Bottle) |
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Region: |
Sauternes, Bordeaux, France |
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Grapes: |
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
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Style: |
Iconic Dessert Wine, Botrytis (Noble Rot), Rich, Complex |
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Tasting Notes: |
Dried apricot, candied pineapple, crème brûlée, honey, saffron |
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Food Pairing: |
Foie gras, Roquefort cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée |
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Good to Know: |
The only Sauternes classified as Premier Cru Supérieur (First Great Growth) in 1855, widely considered the greatest sweet wine in the world. |
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