{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-2009","title":"Château d'Yquem 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2009 is one of the world’s most celebrated dessert wines, crafted in the heart of Sauternes from botrytized Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Revered for its remarkable richness, precision, and balance, it stands apart as the only wine in Bordeaux’s 1855 classification to receive the rank of Premier Cru Supérieur. With a history stretching back more than 400 years, Yquem has long represented the pinnacle of sweet wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Château d'Yquem 2009 shows a luminous golden color, hinting at both concentration and elegance. The bouquet is complex and layered, offering notes of apricot, honey, citrus peel, candied pineapple, saffron, vanilla, and delicate floral accents, all framed by the distinctive character of noble rot.\n\nThe palate is opulent yet finely tuned, with a silky texture and vibrant acidity that keeps the wine fresh and lifted. Flavors of ripe stone fruit, marmalade, caramelized pear, and spice unfold gradually, leaving a long, pure, and endlessly nuanced finish. This is a wine built for the long haul, with exceptional aging potential that can easily span decades and, in great vintages, far beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d'Yquem sits on the highest hill in Sauternes, where a unique microclimate encourages the development of botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, on the grapes. The estate’s poor, well-drained soils and misty autumn mornings help create ideal conditions for concentrating sugars, acidity, and flavor. Harvesting is done painstakingly by hand in multiple selective passes, with only fully botrytized berries chosen at optimal ripeness. The wine is then vinified with great care to preserve its depth, complexity, and natural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2009 pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, tarte tatin, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative finish to a meal. Serve it slightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to highlight its aromatic precision and freshness. Decanting is generally not necessary for a wine of this style, though older bottles may benefit from a gentle decant if sediment is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d'Yquem has been one of the most iconic names in wine for centuries and remains the benchmark for fine Sauternes. Its reputation was cemented in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, where it alone received the title Premier Cru Supérieur, a distinction that still sets it apart. Known for extremely low yields and uncompromising standards, the estate has become synonymous with rarity, longevity, and world-class dessert wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122413904114,"sku":"FW-2942","price":669.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_3811.png?v=1777475926","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-dyquem-2009","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}