A favourite yearly offer of ours that always represents the very highest of prestige, Chateau d'Yquem's release of their eagerly-awaited 2021 vintage is arriving later in the year, alongside a whole array of iconic back vintages, including what many consider one of the greatest wines ever made in their 2001!
Marked as one of their richest, sweetest efforts since 2017, the legendary Sauternes magicians have taken what was a challenging season and crafted a wine of both superb length and lift. Take a look below for some pre-release praise for their latest creation, as well as one big list of other vintages available for you to order!
Please use one of the links below to fire off an email to our staff member Toby on what you're interested in; he'll back in touch to confirm your order (pre-payment will be required upon confirmation of the order), and keep in touch on the expected arrival date, which is believed to be in October (early May for the 2001). If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Toby (toby@thewineemporium.com.au)
Château d'Yquem 2021 (750ml) - $918 special offer; $1,118 RRP
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(375ml) $459 special offer; $559 RRP
(1500ml) $1,836 special offer; $2,236 RRP
(3000ml) $3,672 special offer; $4,472 RRP
The 2021 d’Yquem is composed of 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. It has 148 grams per liter of residual sugar, making for a relatively rich style and the sweetest Yquem since 2017. Pale lemon-gold colored, perfumed notes of orange peel, juicy peaches, grapefruit, and honeycomb slowly emerge from the glass, followed by suggestions of jasmine tea, fresh ginger, and lime blossoms. The palate is fantastically satiny, with great tension and loads of spicy sparks complementing the citrusy flavors, finishing with epic length and a zesty lift." - 97 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
The 2021 Yquem was tasted in Amsterdam, the first wine poured at a lunch, thereby allowing me a longer period to examine it. Slightly burnished in hue, it has a very attractive bouquet with scents of dried quince, clementine, linseed and subtle candle wax, perhaps more discrete than usual, but certainly fresh and vibrant. The palate is medium-bodied and viscous on the entry, a Yquem with perhaps a lighter chassis than recent vintages, prioritizing poise and purity over horsepower— exactly the right approach in such a challenging season. It opens wonderfully in the glass, gaining more frangipane and kaki fruit scents, though it seems to have a lighter and more tensile finish than the 2020 or 2019. As such, I suspect that it will be comparatively approachable and, of course, delicious." - 96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Also available to order
We have twelve bottles of the legendary 2001 vintage, coming direct from the winery, that will be available in 750ml format (arriving before the others in early May) $2,395 special offer price ($2,740 RRP)
"Irrespective of points, [the 2001 Chateau d'Yquem] is simply one of the most magnificent wines of any kind that can pass your lips.” - Neal Martin
"...the 2001 is a true wine rarity that must be tried to be believed!" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
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Other available vintages in 375ml formats (special offer prices) -
2020 ($495)
2019 ($565)
2017 ($620)
2016 ($575)
2013 ($680)
2010 ($680)
& 2009 ($795)
Other available vintages in 750ml formats (special offer prices) -
2020 ($985)
2019 ($1,140)
2017 ($1,335)
2015 ($1,135)
2014 ($1,215)
2013 ($1,050)
2011 ($1,050)
2010 ($1,290)
2009 ($1,690)
2008 ($1,240)
2007 ($1,290)
2005 ($1,395)
1999 ($1,365)
1998 ($1,365)
1990 ($2,200)
& 1988 ($2,100)
Other available vintages in 1500ml formats (special offer prices) -
2020 ($1,960)
2017 ($2,595)
2010 ($2,595)
2007 ($2,695)
2005 ($2,750)
1999 ($2,695)
& 1998 ($2,695)
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If you wish to order any of these wines*, or have any queries, please email Toby at toby@thewineemporium.com.au *Pre-payment will be required in order for us to lock in your order.
// Special prices valid for two weeks (until Saturday the 4th May)