Château d'Yquem 1986

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château d’Yquem 1986

Tasting

Colour
Beautiful gold colour adorned with silver nuances.

Nose
Opening on resinous and spicy fragrances, the nose reveals, as it is swirled, delicious notes of dry fern, quince paste, dried fig, bitter almond and then citrus, lemongrass.

Palate
Combining elegance and balance, the palate reveals aromas of candied fruit and caramel.

A great Sauternes wine imbued with complexity and refinement

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

If the beginning of the year is marked by cool and particularly humid conditions until April, the warm conditions from flowering ensure a homogeneous vegetative cycle. The rainfall in September combined with mild temperatures are ideal for triggering the appearance of Botrytis Cinerea. The harvest is carried out in 4 passes between October 6 and November 10.

Blend

Sémillon 
Sauvignon blanc.