Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 375ml 2017 copain The grapes are sorted and

The grapes are sorted and destemmed before a long maceration of about three weeks in concrete tank

a lift of violet florals

including frost in April that did no great harm

The history of this cru goes back to its creation in 1850 by the Dutruch family

A wine of stature

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 375ml 2017 copain The grapes are sorted and"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Sauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.