Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Known to be hard work

Known to be hard work as the surface clays are sticky you have to work hard to get the best out of it

With gentle care from grapegrower to winemaker

this Riesling launches with a burst of sweetness before being engulfed by vibrant acidity which delivers length and balance on the finish

with a bright acidity line

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Known to be hard workSauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.