2009 Château d'Yquem, Yquem

Sauternes, Bordeaux | 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc

The legendary 2009 vintage gave birth to a Yquem for the ages—an opulent, sun-drenched titan dripping with caramelized pineapple, tangerine marmalade, and molten honey, all harnessed by a whiplash of electric acidity (WA 100pts, JS 100pts). This is botrytis in its most glorious form, with layers of toasted coconut, crème brûlée, and a flicker of saffron that unfold like a gilded tapestry across the palate. While already mind-blowing with blue cheese or foie gras, its colossal structure and perfect 148g/L residual sugar ensure it will continue evolving magnificently until at least 2070—a wine that will dazzle generations to come.