Château d'Yquem 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château d’Yquem 2022

Tasting

Nose
The Château d'Yquem 2022 charms from the first nose with its aromatic intensity, marrying pear and lemon to orange marmalade. Delicate notes of linden, frangipani and lily of the valley bring a touch of finesse, while a subtle nuance of almond perfects this gourmet bouquet, announcing a rich and generous palate.

Palate
From the attack, it seduces with its liveliness and its aromas evoking apricot jam. Its dense and creamy texture envelops the palate, revealing nuances of beeswax, caramel and quince paste. Its finish, marked by a saline touch and subtle bitters, sublimates the intensity of the candied bitter orange.

A great vintage for this iconic Sauternes wine

The property

Located south of Bordeaux, the Château d'Yquem is one of the most beautiful references among the great Sauternes wines. This legendary Premier Cru Classé Supérieur enjoys an exceptional terroir and gives birth to globally sought-after sweet wines.

The vineyard

The Château d’Yquem is an extraordinary place, nestled in the heart of the hills of the Sauternes appellation, rich in a hundred hectares of vineyards planted on a mosaic of gravelly-sandy terroirs.

The vintage

The year 2022 will remain etched in memories: extreme heat, persistent drought and a succession of climatic challenges have raised many concerns. Yet, these trials have shaped a Château d’Yquem of an extraordinary quality: powerful, sunny and exuberant. Thus was forged the legend of the 2022 vintage.

2022 stands out as the second most concentrated vintage in the history of Yquem, just behind the illustrious 1945, which remains of exceptional quality even today. It also marks the culmination of an exceptional trilogy, following the remarkable 2020 and 2021.

Blend

Sémillon (80%)
Sauvignon blanc (20%)