1990 Château d’Yquem · Sauternes · 375ml
| Producer | Château d’Yquem |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Region | Sauternes, Bordeaux |
| Blend | Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Classification | Premier Cru Supérieur 1855 |
| Format | 375ml half bottle |
There is no peer. The only wine classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification — above all other Sauternes — and the 1990 is among the greatest versions ever produced. A warm, concentrated vintage with late botrytis yielding extraordinary richness: honeyed tropical fruit, dried apricot, crème brûlée, saffron, and candied citrus on a palate of massive weight and improbable freshness. Well into its ideal drinking window, there is no real rush — it should remain at this heavenly plateau for another 25+ years. A once-in-a-lifetime bottle in any format
