how to taste chateau d'yquem?
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Do I have to be a connoisseur to appreciate a great Château d'Yquem wine?

Visit Château d'Yquem is the elite of the appellation SauternesThe golden wine of the French vineyards. It's the only Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur, classified in 1855. And yet, this liquid gem can be enjoyed by anyone who likes to take pleasure from wine. This great château produces a wine that is subtle and balanced, fresh and elegant. Any great critic will tell you that the secret of Château d'Yquem is the harmony between its power and its structure, which offer a more than generous and unctuous background. The most important thing is to open this grand cru, discover the thrilling nose, succumb to the dancing charm of this golden liquid that arrives smoothly in the glass, then appreciate its evolution throughout the tasting. It's an immediate pleasure that will stay with you forever.

 

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How to serve a Château d'Yquem?

Ideally, a Sauternes wine such as " Yquem"  must be opened in advance. If you want a figure, you can't go wrong by opening it an hour or two in advance. Another important point is temperature when serving! A great Sauternes should be served chilled, at around 10°C.

Just follow these golden rules and everything will go according to plan. Remember, it's important to take your time. Take time with your eyes, your nose, your palate. Appreciate the sweet finish of this grand cru. Appreciate each moment as if it were the last time you'll taste it (we hope not for you!). Let it approach the glass slowly, as this is a wine that needs to express itself. You'll quickly notice its evolution. This liquid gold has a gift for rapidly changing aromatic profiles.

What are the best food and wine pairings for a Château d'Yquem?

To accompany a great Sauternes such as the famous Château YquemThere are many choices to choose from. This wine is generally known to accompany aperitifs, or main courses that we would describe as "simple" (a simple dish, with noble products, centered on the product), the important thing is not to miss out on Yquem's remarkable flavors. It all depends on your tastes, and those of your guests too, of course. We can only give you the broad outlines and a few ideas, but it will be your creativity and know-how that will be put to the test:

What dishes go with a Château d'Yquem?

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Alexandre de Lur Saluce, himself a former owner of Château d'Yquem, recommends simple poultry dishes that will go wonderfully well with your grand cru. A traditional saint's day roast chicken will do just fine. But that's not all. It's a wine that goes very well with shellfish: a superb grilled lobster with mango, a cassolette of scallops or even fish described as "fine", such as sole meunière or even turbot à l'orange.

 

Pair a Château d'Yquem with dessert

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Citrus fruits go wonderfully well with Château d'Yquem grands crus. These are generally aromas that are found on the nose and palate during the Yquem tasting. However, we advise you not to assault your palate with desserts that are too sweet and concentrated, to get the most out of your tasting experience. An overload of sugar can quickly lead to bitterness or over-concentration. Here are our ideas for your Château d'Yquem tastings with dessert :

You could accompany it with an orange crepe Suzette flambéed with Grand Marnier, or chocolate orangettes. A well-known dessert to accompany a Sauternes is a tart. A pineapple tart, for example, will go well with the flavors of the wine on the palate, as will a tarte tatin!

Go for tangy desserts, and the harmony will be all the better for it. Don't forget that there are no limits to creativity. This is your chance to come up with new ideas and open new doors to enjoyment through Château d'Yquem tasting !

 

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