{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-2001","title":"Château d'Yquem 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2001 is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated dessert wines, revered for its exceptional balance of richness, precision, and longevity. Produced only from carefully botrytised Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grown in Sauternes, it stands apart for its extraordinary concentration and the remarkable pedigree that made Château d’Yquem the only estate in the region to receive the 1855 classification of Premier Cru Supérieur. For more than four centuries, this legendary wine has captivated collectors and lovers of fine wine alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Château d'Yquem 2001 typically shows a luminous golden hue, hinting at both its age and its sweetness. The bouquet is layered and complex, with aromas of candied citrus, apricot, honey, tropical fruit, saffron, and subtle notes of toasted almond and warm spice, all lifted by the freshness that defines the great wines of Sauternes.\n\nOn the palate, it is lavish yet beautifully composed, with intense flavors of dried stone fruit, marmalade, beeswax, and caramel balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is long, refined, and persistent, with a freshness that allows the sweetness to remain elegant rather than heavy. This vintage has excellent aging potential and, given proper cellaring, can continue to develop for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d'Yquem is located on the highest hill in Sauternes, Bordeaux, where the estate benefits from a terroir especially suited to the development of botrytis cinerea, or noble rot. The grapes are harvested by hand in multiple selective passes, with only fully botrytised berries chosen for the final blend. The wine is made predominantly from Sémillon, with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc, and the extremely low yields reflect the meticulous selection required to produce such concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Château d'Yquem 2001 lightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée, or simply on its own as a contemplative glass after dinner. Decanting is generally not necessary for younger bottles, but an older vintage may benefit from a gentle decant shortly before serving if sediment is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Yquem has a history spanning more than 400 years and is regarded as the benchmark for Sauternes. Under the leadership of figures such as Joséphine de Sauvage and later Romain-Bertrand, the estate established its reputation as one of the world’s greatest sweet wine producers, surviving challenges such as phylloxera and maintaining its extraordinary standards. Its Premier Cru Supérieur status remains unique in Bordeaux, underscoring its historic significance and enduring prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122445164786,"sku":"FW-589","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_1423.png?v=1777476061","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-dyquem-2001","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}