SCYFOOD > Bordeaux Chateau d'Yquem Contact Customer Service ENQUIRY Bordeaux, until then property of the Dukes of Aquitaine, also Kings of England, passed into the royal domain under King Charles VII. during December 1593, Jacques Sauvage, a notable, becomes a tenant in Yquem and has the castle rebuilt there. The château d`Yquem is a vineyard that is part of the Bordeaux vineyards and produces a sweet wine with the same name. Château d`Yquem is the only Sauternes given the classification of premier cru supérieur. It is considered the best sweet wine. The château itself is a historic monument since 2003. Varieties: Sémillon (80%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%) Wine Score : 87/100 37.5cl x 12
