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James Suckling98 points
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Wine Spectator97 points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2003
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2003 375Ml"No other dessert wine can match Chateau d'Yquem for fame or quality. "Mid..."$550.00 -
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Robert Parker's98+ points
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Neil Martin95+ points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2006"Chateau d'Yquem is widely regarded as the best Botrytis Semillon in the world..."$1,250.00 -
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Robert Parker's100 points
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Neil Martin100 points
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Jancis Robinson19+ / 20 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2009 375Ml""Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 d'Yquem bursts from the glass with gre..."$487.00 -
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Lisa Perrotti-B98 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Jane Anson97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2018 375ml"Superlatives are often not enough when it comes to describing Chateau d'Yquem..."$395.00 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2019 375ml"Raised to the ranks of Premier Cru Supérieur appellation in 1855, Château d'Y..."$510.00 -
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Robert Parker's99 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B98 points
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Vinous94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 1990
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1990"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$1,240.00 -
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The Wine Advoca98 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Wine Enthusiast97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2010"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$825.00 -
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Wine Spectator99 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2011 375ML"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$618.00 -
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The Wine Advoca100 points
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James Suckling99 points
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Vinous98 points
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Wine Spectator98 points
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Wine Enthusiast97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2015 375ml"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$530.00 -
Dessert Wine
Dessert wines are sweet wines that are typically served with or after a meal, as the name suggests, as a dessert. They are typically higher in sugar and alcohol content than table wines.
The grapes can be made from a wide variety of grape varieties, depending on the region and style. Some popular grape varieties for dessert wines include Riesling, Sémillon, Moscato, and Gewürztraminer for white wines and late-harvest versions of red grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Zinfandel can also be used to make dessert wines. These grapes are left to ripen on the vine for a longer period of time, which increases their sugar content and produces sweeter wines with higher alcohol levels. They can have a rich, fruity and jammy taste with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry.
Dessert wines are typically made by leaving the grapes on the vine longer than usual, to allow them to become overripe and develop a higher sugar content. The grapes are then harvested and fermented, which produces a sweeter wine. Some dessert wines can also be made by freezing the grapes before pressing them to concentrate the sugar, or by adding sugar to the wine during fermentation.
Dessert wines can have a wide range of flavors and aromas, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. Some common flavors include honey, apricot, peach, and citrus. They can also have a high acidity to balance the sweetness.
Dessert wines are typically paired with sweet desserts such as fruit tarts, cakes, and chocolate. They can also be paired with cheese or nuts as well.
Dessert wines have been around for centuries, but they are not as widely consumed as table wines. However, they are becoming more popular as a way to end a meal on a sweet note.