Description
Château d’Yquem 1989 – Sauternes
Château d’Yquem 1989 is an absolute icon of Bordeaux and one of the greatest sweet wines of the 20th century. The hot yet perfectly controlled 1989 vintage allowed for extraordinary botrytis concentration at Yquem, producing a wine of exceptional richness, purity and longevity. Today, it shows majestic depth while retaining remarkable freshness.
The colour displays a deep golden hue with amber and copper highlights, dense and luminous. The nose is breathtakingly complex, revealing aromas of candied apricot, mango, roasted pineapple and candied orange, layered with honey, saffron, beeswax, vanilla and dried fruits. With age, noble notes of blond caramel, spice and warm stone emerge.
On the palate, the wine is sumptuous, broad and flawlessly balanced. The sweetness is rich and creamy, yet lifted by extraordinary acidity that gives the wine tension, energy and drive. Flavours of candied tropical fruits, honey, gentle spices and roasted notes unfold with striking precision. The finish is seemingly endless, pure and radiant, leaving an impression of controlled power and absolute elegance.
A legendary Château d’Yquem at a glorious stage of maturity — combining opulence and freshness with rare perfection. A wine of emotion, contemplation and timeless memory, destined for lovers of truly great sweet wines.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château d’Yquem |
| Designation | Sauternes |
| Note (/100) | ws 97/100 |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | White |
| Vintage (year) | 1989 |
| Référence | FD3 |
