Château d'Yquem 1984

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château d’Yquem 1984

Tasting

Nose
Quince paste, caramel, lemongrass or even a slight rancio are all fragrances that blend harmoniously in a rich and intense nose.

Palate
A lively attack precedes a palate with delicious liquorice notes in the finish.

The precision and balance of an iconic Sauternes wine

The property

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

The vineyard

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

A classic start to the vegetative cycle gives way to a warm and dry April followed by a dry and very humid May. Promoting a rapid resumption of vegetative growth, these conditions slow down flowering and cause shatter and millerandage. A dry and hot summer gives way to a particularly cool and humid September. Despite these conditions, the cool temperatures preserve the health of the vineyard. The harvest is carried out in 4 passes between October 15 and November 8.

Blend

Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc.