Château d'Yquem 2002 - From the Lur Saluces cellars
Sauternes - Premier Grand Cru Rated
96/100 James Suckling from Wine Spectator
"Beautiful aromas of apple, vanilla and honey, with just the right amount of new wood. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with lots of lovely pineapple and honey notes. Long and refined. A beautifully silky and balanced Sauternes. Lots of intensity and well-balanced. Unrivalled in this vintage. Ready to drink."
Exceptional Provenance: The Marquis de Lur Saluces Cellar
This bottle comes directly from the private cellar of Alexandre de Lur Saluces, an emblematic figure of Château d’Yquem. A descendant of a prestigious lineage, he was one of the greatest architects of Yquem’s renown, which he managed for over 35 years. Considered the guardian of the Yquem style, he left his mark on the history of Sauternes through his exacting standards and expertise.
Stored in ideal conditions (stable temperature, total darkness, controlled humidity), this wine benefits from perfect traceability and impeccable storage, a rarity for old vintages. Bottles from this historic collection are available in extremely limited quantities and represent a unique opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs of fine wines.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 96/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Sweet |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2002 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Sauternes |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| 1855 Rankings | Premier Cru Superieur (Sauternes) |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Château Yquem |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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