Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes 1er Cru, 1990 new store SKU to order VJP The vines sit at 350

The vines sit at 350 meters in Pieve di Cervognano

and continues on the palate with a cascade of vibrant red fruit balanced by firm acidity

and graphite over polished tannins

with earthy nuances adding depth and complexity

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes 1er Cru, 1990 new store SKU to order VJP The vines sit at 350Chateau d'Yquem stands alone the only estate classified Premier Cru Superieur in 1855, the undisputed summit of Sauternes. Made from botrytized Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc picked grape by grape over many passes, these wines age for generations. The 1990 completes a legendary trio of consecutive vintages and is itself one of the great modern Yquems ripe, rich, and beautifully balanced. At thirty five years it is fully mature but far from finished. A