Yquem is beautifully placed at a hilltop in Sauternes’ commune, with its 103-ha big vineyard (clay and gravel on the surface and limestones in the subsoil), planted with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The average age of vines is 27 years.

The hot and dry weather conditions in February and March preceded a very rainy and cool period at the beginning of the vegetative cycle. Although the milder weather at the beginning of June favored a swift flowering phase, a heatwave set in at the end of the month, lasting almost until August 15th. These high temperatures ensured rapid crop development, thus compensating for the slight delay that was recorded at the beginning of the cycle. On July 26th, a rare and intense rainy episode replenished the soil’s water reserves. The warm, dry weather conditions leading up to the harvest were ideal for refining the grape’s perfect ripeness level. The harvest of this Chateau d’Yquem 2019 began on October 10th and was carried out under favorable conditions for five days. The harvest led to an exceptional vintage that combines a fruity, fresh, and concentrated expression.

Once the wine is bottled, it is then labeled. The capsule and label match the wine’s color. Bottles are then wrapped in white silk paper and delicately put into wooden cases. These are stamped with the Château coat of arms, sealed, and ready to be shipped and aged in the cellars of wine lovers around the world.