1998 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes Half Bottle

The 1998 Château d’Yquem is a benchmark Sauternes that continues to reward patience.

Produced in a warm, generous vintage, it shows the estate’s signature balance between opulence and precision. Aromas of apricot preserve, honey, toasted almond and saffron lead into a richly layered palate of candied citrus, pineapple and crème brûlée. Despite its depth and sweetness, the acidity keeps everything beautifully poised.

Now drinking superbly, yet with decades ahead, it’s a compelling choice for collectors seeking classic, mature Yquem at an expressive stage of evolution.