Château d'Yquem, Wine estate in Sauternes, France
The estate encompasses 113 hectares of vineyards in Bordeaux, producing sweet wines through a combination of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties.
The property dates back to 1593 when Jacques Sauvage received tenure rights, with the family later constructing the present château and establishing the vineyard plots.
In 1855, Château d'Yquem earned the designation of Premier Cru Supérieur, making it the sole Sauternes producer to achieve this classification status.
The winery conducts guided tours and tastings by appointment, allowing visitors to explore both the historic château and the wine production facilities.
The harvest involves multiple passes through the vineyard to select individual grapes affected by noble rot, resulting in an average yield of nine hectoliters per hectare.
Location: Sauternes
Inception: 18 century
Industry: wine industry
Website: http://yquem.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.54360,-0.32868
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
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