{"product_id":"2011-chateau-dyquem-750ml","title":"2011 Chateau d'Yquem 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eChâteau d’Yquem, the crown jewel of Sauternes and the only estate classified as \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"337\"\u003ePremier Cru Supérieur\u003c\/em\u003e in 1855, has long stood as the global benchmark for sweet wine. With centuries of winemaking mastery, d’Yquem is renowned for its extraordinary precision, patience, and the ability to create wines that balance richness, purity, and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThe 113-hectare vineyard lies on the highest point of Sauternes, where gravelly soils over clay and limestone create ideal conditions for the development of noble rot (\u003cem data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e). The 2011 vintage was harvested through meticulous hand-picking—up to ten passes through the vineyard—to ensure only perfectly botrytised berries were selected. The final blend comprises approximately 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, aged for around 30 months in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e2011 was one of the truly great modern vintages for Sauternes. A warm, dry autumn with early, concentrated noble rot led to pristine fruit of exceptional richness and balance. This vintage produced wines of stunning depth, vibrancy, and precision—highly reminiscent of legendary years like 2001 and 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eThe 2011 Château d’Yquem displays a brilliant golden hue. The nose is complex and seductive, offering aromas of honey, candied apricot, orange blossom, pineapple, and saffron, with subtle notes of vanilla and toasted almond. The palate is opulent yet impeccably balanced—layers of ripe tropical fruit and citrus marmalade glide across the tongue, lifted by vibrant acidity. The finish is endlessly long, precise, and pure, reaffirming its status as one of the greatest Yquem vintages of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e100 points – \u003cem data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e98 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e97 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eUniversally acclaimed, the 2011 is praised for its power, freshness, and perfect harmony—considered a modern masterpiece of Yquem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eRegion: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eClassification: Premier Cru Supérieur (1855)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eBlend: ~80% Sémillon, ~20% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eResidual Sugar: ~150 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eMaturation: 30 months in 100% new French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2025–2100+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eThe 2011 Château d’Yquem is a monumental Sauternes of breathtaking complexity and purity. Combining the intensity of botrytised fruit with a spine of crystalline acidity, it stands as one of the greatest expressions of d’Yquem’s enduring artistry—an essential addition to any world-class cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060243054827,"sku":"SK10828302","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2011_Chateau_d_Yquem_750ml_f7b50b48-10b5-482d-8521-bb70ba522e82.jpg?v=1763079714","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2011-chateau-dyquem-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}