Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Following fermentation the wine is

Following fermentation the wine is aged for just over twelve months in large seasoned (2

this Riesling launches with a burst of sweetness before being engulfed by vibrant acidity which delivers length and balance on the finish

Known to be hard work as the surface clays are sticky you have to work hard to get the best out of it

with a bright acidity line

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1.5L 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Following fermentation the wine isSauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.