100 Points
100 Points
100 Points

Chateau d'Yquem 2023

SKU: CDYQ202370 UCNZ

$900.00

Unit price: per

Château d'Yquem stands alone in Bordeaux as the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, a recognition of its unrivalled reputation for producing the world’s greatest sweet wines.

The 2023 vintage marks the third chapter in a remarkable trilogy for Château d'Yquem. After the perfect 100 point 2021 and 2022 vintages, the 2023 has already received three 100 point scores, confirming an extraordinary run for the estate.

La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer - Delivery from October 2026 onwards.

Critic Scores

100 // The Wine Advocate

"With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. - Yohan Castaing"

100 // Jane Anson

"Power, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11."

100 // James Suckling

"Perfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold."

Product Details

Dessert

2023

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Chateau d'Yquem

Graves, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Pre-Order

Sustainable

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Tuesday, February 02, 2027

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Description

Château d'Yquem 2023 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux sweet wine craftsmanship, continuing the prestigious legacy of the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification. This unique status underscores Château d'Yquem’s unparalleled reputation for producing the world’s finest and most opulent sweet wines, celebrated for their extraordinary complexity, balance, and remarkable aging potential.

The 2023 vintage, the third consecutive release following the flawless 100-point scores of the 2021 and 2022 vintages, has already garnered three perfect 100-point ratings, reaffirming Château d'Yquem’s unrivaled consistency and dominance in the realm of luxurious dessert wines. The exceptional climatic conditions in Bordeaux during 2023 fostered the ideal ripening of grapes, resulting in a wine with an intensified aromatic profile and sumptuous texture.

Meticulously crafted, this vintage reveals expressive layers of ripe tropical fruits, luscious honeyed notes, and subtle floral hints. These vibrant flavors are perfectly balanced by a bright acidity that elevates the wine’s natural sweetness, creating a harmonious and refined tasting experience. The finish is profoundly long and layered, offering a promise of decades-long evolution, making it a treasured gem for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Offered through a La Place de Bordeaux pre-arrival scheme, delivery is scheduled from October 2026 onward. This approach ensures the wine will mature under optimal cellar conditions, enhancing its already impressive complexity and finesse upon release. Château d'Yquem’s unwavering dedication to perfection and heritage is clearly embodied in this exceptional vintage, presenting an exquisite expression of terroir and winemaking mastery.

Experience the essence of Bordeaux’s sweet wine tradition with Château d'Yquem 2023, a luxurious and rare masterpiece honored for its timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Asian

Fish

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Château d'Yquem 2023 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux sweet wine craftsmanship, continuing the prestigious legacy of the only estate classified Premier Cru Supérieur in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification. This unique status underscores Château d'Yquem’s unparalleled reputation for producing the world’s finest and most opulent sweet wines, celebrated for their extraordinary complexity, balance, and remarkable aging potential.

The 2023 vintage, the third consecutive release following the flawless 100-point scores of the 2021 and 2022 vintages, has already garnered three perfect 100-point ratings, reaffirming Château d'Yquem’s unrivaled consistency and dominance in the realm of luxurious dessert wines. The exceptional climatic conditions in Bordeaux during 2023 fostered the ideal ripening of grapes, resulting in a wine with an intensified aromatic profile and sumptuous texture.

Meticulously crafted, this vintage reveals expressive layers of ripe tropical fruits, luscious honeyed notes, and subtle floral hints. These vibrant flavors are perfectly balanced by a bright acidity that elevates the wine’s natural sweetness, creating a harmonious and refined tasting experience. The finish is profoundly long and layered, offering a promise of decades-long evolution, making it a treasured gem for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Offered through a La Place de Bordeaux pre-arrival scheme, delivery is scheduled from October 2026 onward. This approach ensures the wine will mature under optimal cellar conditions, enhancing its already impressive complexity and finesse upon release. Château d'Yquem’s unwavering dedication to perfection and heritage is clearly embodied in this exceptional vintage, presenting an exquisite expression of terroir and winemaking mastery.

Experience the essence of Bordeaux’s sweet wine tradition with Château d'Yquem 2023, a luxurious and rare masterpiece honored for its timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Asian

Fish

Shellfish

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