Château d'Yquem, 1er G.C.C, 1855 (Sauternes) 2017 - 375ml Size::6 Bottle Case forest floor

forest floor

and Merlot

lingering aroma with vegetable and floral fragrances of Mediterranean scrub and summer fruits

followed by fresh yet complex flavours and lengthy mineral cool climate acid

The mouthfeel and texture of the wine is rich

Château d'Yquem, 1er G.C.C, 1855 (Sauternes) 2017 - 375ml Size::6 Bottle Case forest floorSauternes is different from other sweet wines for two reasons. First of all, Sauternes has a unique interplay of soil, topography and microclimate which promotes the regular growth of Botrytis cinerea perhaps more than anywhere else. Second, the vineyards are harvested in several "waves" in order to pick only the most botrytised grapes each time.