Château d'Yquem 2005

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1st Grand Cru Classé Superior in 1855 The 2005 vintage offered magnificent conditions in Sauternes to produce a great wine from Château d'Yquem. The season was marked by constant sunshine without excessive heat, while the end of the summer was more temperate, ideal for concentrating the berries in acidity. The alternation of rain and dry heat in September and October allowed a good development of the noble rot, offering berries rich in sugar and aromas. Blend of the 2005 vintage : Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc. The robe is a magnificent pronounced golden color with elegant copper reflections. The nose opens with splendid notes of candied fruits, roasted pineapple and almond paste, enhanced by a note of beeswax and muscadelle. The attack is fat and delicate, delivering a wine of a rarely equalled finesse. It evolves in roundness and smoothness, releasing honeyed and quince flavors while being supported by a beautiful acid framework. Wonderfully balanced between the sugar and its evolutionary notes, it melts into an interminable finish of great freshness. Food and wine pairing: Château d'Yquem 2005 will accompany meats such as duck with honey or quail with foie gras, as well as fish such as scallops with shallot cream, lobster or monkfish with a sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy it with suitable blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort, Bleu d'Auvergne, Caesar Regal or Fourme d'Ambert. For dessert, you can enjoy it wonderfully with a tarte tatin or peach tart, an orange salad with cinnamon or a rice pudding with turmeric. Ageing potential and tasting: Château d'Yquem 2005 has exceptional cellaring potential, still being able to wait in the cellar to reach its peak between 2035 and 2040. However, it will lend itself very well to tasting if properly prepared. To do so, take care to open the bottle 2 to 3 hours in advance by keeping it in the refrigerator. Take it out a few minutes before tasting so that it can be served between 10 and 12°C. The bottles should be kept in a dark cellar, lying down, with an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.

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