Château d'Yquem 1998

Silky and opulent on the palate, the 1998 d’Yquem layers flavours of apricot, honey, and candied orange peel with notes of saffron, vanilla, and crème brûlée. Aromas of dried fruit, beeswax, and exotic spice rise from the glass, while its deep golden colour reflects both maturity and concentration. The finish is endlessly long, balancing luscious sweetness with refreshing acidity and a subtle saline edge.

The only Premier Cru Supérieur of Sauternes, Château d’Yquem is revered as the world’s greatest sweet wine estate, producing wines of unmatched depth and longevity. The 1998 vintage, marked by a late harvest and selective picking, yielded a wine of elegance and refinement rather than sheer power. Now showing the complexity of two decades in bottle, it offers a rare combination of richness, freshness, and finesse — a benchmark of noble rot winemaking and a testament to Yquem’s timeless reputation.