Description
Château d’Yquem 1999 – Sauternes
Château d’Yquem 1999 is a refined and beautifully precise sweet wine, often praised for its classical elegance rather than overt opulence. The 1999 vintage, more temperate than hot, allowed for slow and perfectly controlled botrytis development, resulting in an Yquem of remarkable purity, balance and long-term ageing potential. Today, it shows serene maturity while retaining impressive energy and freshness.
The colour displays a bright golden hue with delicate amber highlights, still strikingly youthful in appearance. The nose is highly distinguished, revealing aromas of candied apricot, white peach, ripe pear and candied citrus, layered with notes of light honey, dried flowers, beeswax and a subtle saffron nuance. The profile is precise, elegant and seamlessly integrated.
On the palate, the wine is broad yet exceptionally delicate. The sweetness is silky and refined, lifted by vibrant acidity that brings tension, freshness and length. Flavours of candied yellow and white fruits, fine honey and floral notes unfold with remarkable purity. The finish is long, clean and luminous, leaving a lasting impression of harmony, freshness and timeless classicism.
A Château d’Yquem defined by elegance and balance — less demonstrative than some great years, yet of outstanding nobility — ideal for lovers of fine sweet wines seeking precision, restraint and the quiet beauty of long ageing.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château d’Yquem |
| Designation | Sauternes |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | White |
| Vintage (year) | 1999 |
| Référence | FD5 |
