{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-2001-imperial","title":"Château d'Yquem 2001 Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2001 is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated sweet wines, produced in exceptionally limited quantities and released only in the most outstanding vintages. Made from botrytised Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown in Sauternes, it combines remarkable concentration, precision, and longevity. As the only wine awarded Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it stands in a class of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Imperial bottling typically shows a deep golden colour with brilliant amber reflections, hinting at both richness and maturity. The bouquet is layered and complex, with aromas of apricot jam, candied citrus peel, saffron, honey, quince, toasted almond, and subtle floral notes, all lifted by the distinctive character of noble rot.\n\nOn the palate, it is luxuriously textured yet beautifully balanced, with vibrant acidity cutting through its sweetness. Flavours unfold slowly in waves of ripe stone fruit, marmalade, caramelised pineapple, and spice, leading to a long, resonant finish. Château d'Yquem is built for aging, and the 2001 vintage has the structure and concentration to continue developing gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate lies atop the highest hill in Sauternes, where its elevated position and surrounding microclimate encourage the development of botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, under the right conditions. The grapes are harvested by hand in multiple selective passes, with only perfectly botrytised berries picked, resulting in extremely low yields. Fermentation and aging are carried out with great care to preserve the wine’s purity, intensity, and balance, creating a wine of extraordinary concentration and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Château d'Yquem slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to highlight its freshness and complexity. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, almond tart, or even as a contemplative wine on its own. Decanting is generally not necessary for younger bottles, but older vintages may benefit from a brief decant to remove sediment and allow the aromas to open gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d'Yquem is one of the most iconic estates in the wine world, with a history stretching back more than 400 years. Located in the heart of Sauternes, it has long been regarded as the benchmark for noble sweet wines and remains the only estate in the region classified as Premier Cru Supérieur in 1855. Under successive generations of careful stewardship, it has earned a reputation for producing wines of unmatched complexity, longevity, and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122455486706,"sku":"FW-6585","price":10705.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/Chateaud_Yquem2001Imperial.png?v=1777476117","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-dyquem-2001-imperial","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}