Chateau D’Yquem, 1er G.C.C, 1855 (Sauternes) 1.5L 2017 castellari-bergaglio Perfect when enjoyed by the

Perfect when enjoyed by the glass on its own

there is no doubt that this wine will develop gracefully over the years

which is why the chateau today makes it a point to harvest when they feel the fruit is ripe

quail and pork belly

Chateau D’Yquem, 1er G.C.C, 1855 (Sauternes) 1.5L 2017 castellari-bergaglio Perfect when enjoyed by the"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Sauternes 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.