Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2008 Size::1 Bottle This is a Riesling with

This is a Riesling with spicy ripeness and intense fruit

Grapes are handpicked and crushed bunches were macerated for between 6-24 hours prior to pressing before the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured on lees prior to bottling

allowing at least an hour prior to enjoying

Balanced fresh silky acidity with a spicy finish

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2008 Size::1 Bottle This is a Riesling withA year of capricious weather, with alternating hot and cold, including frost in April that did no great harm, but reduced the potential crop. A cold, dry period arrived in September, causing slow ripening in Smillon conducive to great aromatic purity. The end result is a subtle combination of richness and a rare vivaciousness.