1 dozen bottles per lot
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CHÂTEAU d'YQUEM
Yquem came into the Lur-Saluces family by marriage in 1785. This illustrious estate remained under family control until 1996 when family shareholders sold their majority to LVMH. The modern era of the estate was lead by the very capable Comte Alexandre de Lur-Saluces whose astute management over saw many of the last century's greatest Yquem vintages, 1967, 1971, 1976, 1983, 1986, 1988 and the now legendary 1990. Comte Alexandre was the 6th generation of the Lur-Saluces family to watch over this dynasty. The whole domaine comprises the finest 465 acres in all of Sauternes to which just under 280 acres are planted exclusively to Sémillon and Sauvignon. The exceptional quality of the wine can be attributed to several factors: exposed and sloping terrain, well draining soils, careful cultivation techniques, and severe selection of only the very best botrytis effected grapes. Only that part of the crop judged to be perfect is bottled under the Château grand vin label and in some years the entire crop is declassified, as it was in 1964, 1972, 1974, and 1992. It is this constant attention to detail and the very great care taken to make sure the wine is of top quality which enabled Yquem, in the 1855 classification, to be given the title "Premier Cru Supérieur."
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1990
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 267 one signs of old seepage. Lot 278 mixed importers.
Lots 261 and 263-275 in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 263-266 and 268-275 and 276-278
1 dozen bottles per lot
Yquem came into the Lur-Saluces family by marriage in 1785. This illustrious estate remained under family control until 1996 when family shareholders sold their majority to LVMH. The modern era of the estate was lead by the very capable Comte Alexandre de Lur-Saluces whose astute management over saw many of the last century's greatest Yquem vintages, 1967, 1971, 1976, 1983, 1986, 1988 and the now legendary 1990. Comte Alexandre was the 6th generation of the Lur-Saluces family to watch over this dynasty. The whole domaine comprises the finest 465 acres in all of Sauternes to which just under 280 acres are planted exclusively to Sémillon and Sauvignon. The exceptional quality of the wine can be attributed to several factors: exposed and sloping terrain, well draining soils, careful cultivation techniques, and severe selection of only the very best botrytis effected grapes. Only that part of the crop judged to be perfect is bottled under the Château grand vin label and in some years the entire crop is declassified, as it was in 1964, 1972, 1974, and 1992. It is this constant attention to detail and the very great care taken to make sure the wine is of top quality which enabled Yquem, in the 1855 classification, to be given the title "Premier Cru Supérieur."
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1990
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 267 one signs of old seepage. Lot 278 mixed importers.
Lots 261 and 263-275 in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 263-266 and 268-275 and 276-278
1 dozen bottles per lot
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