The 2013 Château d'Yquem Sauternes Half Bottle (375ml) is an extraordinary sweet Bordeaux from the world's most celebrated Sauternes estate. Produced predominantly from Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc, the acclaimed 2013 vintage is renowned for its remarkable purity, freshness and precision. The half-bottle format is ideal for sharing or enjoying over several courses. The nose is intensely aromatic with layers of apricot, peach and candied citrus, complemented by acacia honey, orange blossom, saffron, vanilla and delicate toasted almond.
On the palate, it is luxuriously textured yet impeccably balanced, with vibrant acidity lifting flavours of marmalade, ripe stone fruit, quince, honeycomb and citrus preserve. A fine mineral thread and exceptional concentration carry through to an extraordinarily long, seamless finish. While already captivating in its youth, this is a wine built for decades of graceful evolution.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this half bottle is an exceptional choice for collectors and lovers of the world's finest sweet wines. Serve lightly chilled with foie gras, Roquefort or other blue cheeses, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée or fruit-based desserts. Enjoy now for its remarkable freshness or cellar confidently for the next 30–50 years as it develops even greater complexity and finesse.
