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1947 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France, 750mL [Top Shoulder]

$4,875.28

1947 Château d’Yquem is a remarkable relic from one of the hottest vintages in Bordeaux history. Displaying a luminous copper-amber hue, it delivers an enchanting nose of crème brûlée, candied orange, butterscotch, mango, and Indian spice. The palate is silky and exotic, with layers of caramel-coated citrus, tropical fruit, and warm spice. While lacking the raciness of cooler years, it offers astonishing vitality for its age, a testament to its incredible structure and botrytis richness. With 145 g/L of residual sugar and 14.2% alcohol, this Yquem is both decadent and balanced—an unforgettable experience for the fortunate few.

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1947 Château d’Yquem is a remarkable relic from one of the hottest vintages in Bordeaux history. Displaying a luminous copper-amber hue, it delivers an enchanting nose of crème brûlée, candied orange, butterscotch, mango, and Indian spice. The palate is silky and exotic, with layers of caramel-coated citrus, tropical fruit, and warm spice. While lacking the raciness of cooler years, it offers astonishing vitality for its age, a testament to its incredible structure and botrytis richness. With 145 g/L of residual sugar and 14.2% alcohol, this Yquem is both decadent and balanced—an unforgettable experience for the fortunate few.

1947 Château d’Yquem is a remarkable relic from one of the hottest vintages in Bordeaux history. Displaying a luminous copper-amber hue, it delivers an enchanting nose of crème brûlée, candied orange, butterscotch, mango, and Indian spice. The palate is silky and exotic, with layers of caramel-coated citrus, tropical fruit, and warm spice. While lacking the raciness of cooler years, it offers astonishing vitality for its age, a testament to its incredible structure and botrytis richness. With 145 g/L of residual sugar and 14.2% alcohol, this Yquem is both decadent and balanced—an unforgettable experience for the fortunate few.

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*** Please note that purchases of wines over 40 years old are non-refundable and sold as-is, with no guarantees on the condition or drinkability. The buyer assumes all risk associated with the purchase of older bottles. At Grand Cru Vault, we celebrate the enduring craftsmanship that allows great wines to age gracefully for decades—sometimes even a century or more. However, due to the natural variability and fragility of such old vintages, we cannot ensure the wine’s quality or longevity

Appellation - Sauternes

Classification - Premier Grand Cru Classé Supérieur