2016 Château d'Yquem, Yquem

auternes, Bordeaux | 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc

The 2016 d'Yquem is liquid gold with a PhD in complexity – a breathtaking ballet of candied apricot, saffron, and crème brûlée, all laser-cut by the estate’s signature acidity (WA 98pts, JS 99pts). The botrytis is pitch-perfect, adding layers of honeycomb and orange blossom without sacrificing freshness. While already spellbinding with foie gras or blue cheese, its electric tension promises a 50+ year evolution – this is Yquem at its most timeless.