d'Yquem "Y" Bordeaux Blanc 2022 -75cl

Château d'Yquem "Y" Bordeaux Blanc 2022 is a premium dry white wine from the Bordeaux region of France, produced by the renowned Château d'Yquem, celebrated for its world-class Sauternes sweet wines. Since 1956, the estate has crafted this dry white wine, named "Y" (or "Ygrec"), to showcase the pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. This wine is primarily Sauvignon Blanc (approximately 60%), complemented by Sémillon (approximately 40%), emphasizing freshness and minerality, with an alcohol content of about 13.5%, suitable for aging to develop greater complexity.

The 2022 vintage is noted as one of the earliest harvests in the wine’s history, benefiting from exceptional climatic conditions. Despite limited yields, it offers outstanding quality, displaying remarkable elegance and freshness. Its flavor profile is rich and balanced: the nose reveals waxy yellow citrus, pineapple, lemon zest, green apple, lemongrass, orange peel, white peach, floral notes, and subtle hints of linden flower and pear, accompanied by pleasing herbal and mineral characteristics. On the palate, it presents a medium-bodied richness with flavors of sliced apple, lychee, stone fruit, candied lemon peel, and butterscotch. The mid-palate is dense and silky, with crisp, lively acidity, leading to a long, dry finish infused with minerality and subtle phenolic elements. The overall style emphasizes depth and balance, earning praise from critics as a perfectly balanced white Bordeaux, ideal for pairing with seafood, poultry, or light dishes to highlight its fresh fruit aromas and mineral layers.