{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-sauternes-2018","title":"Chateau D'yquem Sauternes 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2018, Sauternes' legendary Premier Cru Supérieur.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Yquem 2018 is a blend of 85% Sémillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc from the only Sauternes ranked Premier Cru Supérieur in 1855. The season ran near-tropical, with heavy rain, temperatures 2.7°C above average and a July 15 hailstorm on the south-facing plateau in front of the château. Dry weather from mid-August ripened the grapes evenly, but noble rot held off until rain in early October; pickers then worked grape by grape for 17 days from October 17, and yields fell about 40% below normal. The wine is matured in new oak barrels before release. Wine Advocate's Lisa Perrotti-Brown (98 points) writes that \"the palate is an exercise in polish and poise,\" with a gorgeously creamy texture and sparkling freshness. She puts the drinking window at 2025 through 2055. 14.0% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau D'yquem","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":67774146871483,"sku":"705626 SG","price":539.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4867\/8587\/files\/chateau-dyquem-sauternes-2021-with-wood-box-1-1792538981936_d3ce6afd-776c-4836-bb48-ab4958149e04.jpg?v=1792621577","url":"https:\/\/liquorgeeks.com\/products\/chateau-dyquem-sauternes-2018","provider":"Liquor Geeks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}