Description
Grape: Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend
Winemaking:
The Château Yquem 2014 was picked over 9 weeks this year, with one-quarter of the grapes picked prior to 15 September. It delivers 134 grams per liter residual sugar and 7.3 grams per liter tartaric acid, with a pH 3.60.
D’Yquem was aged for an average of 36 months in 100% new, French oak barrels
The wine is crafted from up to 40 parcels, with blending occurring about 10 months after harvest for 80–90% of the yield.s