2015 Chateau d'Yquem 750ml Original Presentation Box

Condition

Presented in its original timber case with personalised embossing. Please refer to the product images.

Overview

Château d'Yquem stands at the summit of Sauternes as the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Classification. The 2015 vintage is an exceptionally acclaimed release, combining immense concentration and botrytis richness with the acidity, precision and longevity that define great Yquem. Multiple 99- and 100-point reviews underline its status as a serious collector's wine with remarkable long-term ageing potential.

Vintage

The 2015 is a richly concentrated expression of Sauternes, built around botrytised Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Critical assessments consistently highlight its combination of opulence and freshness, with candied citrus, tropical fruit, honey, nuts and spice supported by vibrant acidity and exceptional length.

Winemaking

The wine is barrel fermented and matured for approximately 20 months in French oak.

Critic Reviews

The Wine Palate: 100/100
Tasted May 2025 | Drink 2027–2097

The Wine Independent: 100/100
Tasted September 2023 | Drink 2027–2097

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 99/100
Tasted October 2023 | Drink 2023–2070

Izák Litwar - Great Wines from Bordeaux: 99/100
“Intense aroma of candied orange peel and heather honey. It is rich and unctuous, with fabulous acidity, intensity, and concentration, as well as fantastic complexity, depth and length. It's heavenly stuff!”
Tasted April 2025 | Drink 2025–2055

Awards

• 3 Stars Coup de Cœur – Awarded 2019

Specifications

• Vintage: 2015
• Producer: Château d'Yquem
• Appellation: Sauternes
• Grape Variety: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Premier Cru Supérieur
• Wine Style: Sweet White Wine
• Sweetness: Sweet
• Fermentation: Barrel fermented
• Maturation: Approximately 20 months in French oak
• Alcohol: 13–14%
• Drinking Window: 2020–2097
• Presentation: Original timber case; personalised embossing on lid