Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2007 Size::1 Bottle and flintiness add further complexity

and flintiness add further complexity and intrigue

This is a great Vouvray in the making - and also provides great pleasure now

The potential of this wine is apparent from the first time you look at it

Old vine influence shows with satsuma plum and blueberry perfume

even with strong flavours particularly risottos such as porcini

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2007 Size::1 Bottle and flintiness add further complexityDue to poor weather during much of the growing season, this vintage should, by all rights, be best forgotten. And it is true that summer temperatures were cool, there were 100 mm of precipitation in August, ripening was very uneven, there were burst berries, etc. However, a miraculous and radical change in the weather propitious to botrytis turned what started out as a handicap to a decisive advantage. In fact, the variety and complexity of grapes