A propos du producteur
C'est en 1596 que Jacques Sauvage, un notable, se voit octroyer les droits de tenure simple d'Yquem. La famille Sauvage entreprend la construction du château et commence la sélection de parcelles du vignoble. En 1711 la famille est alors anoblie sous le règne de Louis XIV et devient l'heureuse propriétaire de plein droit du château d'Yquem. Quelques années plus tard l'héritière de la famille Sauvage, Francoise Joséphine épouse le comte Louis Amédée de Lur Saluces qui malheureusement décédera d'une chute de cheval 3 ans plus tard en 1788.
Francoise Joséphine endosse alors la responsabilité de tout le domaine. D'une main de maître c'est elle qui élabore la création des chais et qui transforme le domaine en véritable entreprise viticole. Son travail est récompensé en 1855 par l'élévation du domaine au rang de premier cru supérieur.
Depuis le domaine est toujours entre les mains des descendants de la famille Lur Saluces et après quelques années difficiles dans les années 70, Alexandre Lur Saluces, appuyé par le groupe LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), perpétue admirablement le nom d'Yquem et préserve un patrimoine de plus de quatre siècles.
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About the winery
Count Alexandre de Lur Saluces: "Wine lovers from around the world who come to visit the estate often ask about the secret of this great wine? My initial, slightly provocative reply is that there can be no answer, that the truth is shrouded in mystery, and what are dealing with one of nature's enigmas. However, there are several logical explanations to offer. One of them is undoubtedly the winemaking passion shared by the family who owned the château for twelve generations. Another is the unique terroir and carefully matched premium grape varieties. Furthermore, Chateau d'Yquem time-honoured vineyard management and winemaking practices have an important role to play. Last, but not least, there is the amazing alchenty brought about by Botrytis cinerea, the remarkable fungus that, here in Sauternes and here alone, paradoxically transforms decay into gold. Above and beyond these reasons, Chateau d'Yquem must actually be smelled, tasted and appreciated to understand its magic. In doing so, one realises that this wine is and will always remain a mystery. Perhaps this is the best way of summing up the spirit of d'Yquem."
Chateau d 'Yquem is difficult to miss. Surrounded on all sides by sloping vineyards, it stands proudly atop the highest point in the Sauternes region. A complex structure dating from several periods, the chateau is made up of round towers with loopholes, square towers, crenellated walls, tec. Constructed in the 15th century and completed in the 16th and 17th centuries, its style is halfway between the simple, rural architecture of the era and that of an impressive medieval castel. The chateau is build around a large square courtyard, with south-east and north-west gates and a well covered with dimbing roses in the centre. Constructed in the early 19th century, the cellar is located to the east of the chateau. The estate covers a total of 188 hectares, including 113 under wine. The rest consists of meadows and pine forest.
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