2016 Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 375 mlABOUT THIS WINE The 2016 Chteau d'Yquem was picked over four tries through the vineyard, commencing on 27 September and finishing on 4 November. The crucial pass through the vines took place between 18 22 October when over half the crop was picked. In fact, 75% of the crop was picked during the final two weeks of the harvest. It has 14. 2% alcohol and a residual sugar level of 135 grams per liter, a pH of 3. 80. A classic blend of 75% Smillon and 25%

Gentle pressing in a pneumatic press after a brief contact with skins

Think of it as a hydrating oil

with daily tastings guiding extraction decisions

averaging 60 years

Five Mountain and Windhill

on the north side of Montejunto Mountain

Fruit is sourced from a 45-acre contiguous vineyard in Oakville

Slightly smoky and gun-flinty

Lutte raisonnée

near Paestum

Driven by the ambition of surpassing their parents

the estate has modernized while staying true to its terroir-driven philosophy