Wine Article

Y d'Yquem (Ygrec) is the rare, dry wine from Chateau d'Yquem. Historically Y was made in the years when the season didn't allow for sufficient accumulation of botrytis, but since 2004 the decision was made to make the wine each vintage. Differing from the sweet wine, Y is composed of predominantly Sauvignon Blanc (75%) with the balance Semillon, harvested early in the season, before being matured in barrel (one third new) for approximately ten months. The 2019 wine was harvested relatively early after a wet spring and hot summer accelerated growth, but the team were able to pick perfectly healthy grapes that balanced richness and freshness.