Château d’Yquem 2010 Alsace

Château d’Yquem 2010 AlsaceWinery Background and History Chteau dYquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for producing some of the worlds most exceptional sweet wines. The estates history dates back to the 16th century, and it was classified as a Premier Cru Suprieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the only Sauternes estate to receive this highest distinction. The unique microclimate of the region, influenced by the Garonne and Ciron

• 46% Cabernet Sauvignon

primarily in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs regions

Réserve de la Comtesse is the esteemed second wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

son of Lucien Boillot

Les Enseignères lies directly below the Grand Cru vineyards of Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

it typically offers aromas of citrus fruits

The alcohol content for the 2015 Château La Lagune is approximately 14%

The “Notre Histoire” cuvée is sourced from vineyards planted on calcareous clay and tuffeau limestone soils

the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation

After manual harvesting

promising excellent aging potential

with the use of oak carefully managed to avoid overpowering the delicate fruit characteristics