Château d’Yquem 1990 – An immortal classic among the world’s greatest dessert wines

There are dessert wines – and then there is Château d’Yquem. The 1990 vintage stands as one of the great milestones in the unique history of the château and is now an icon for collectors, investors and passionate wine lovers alike. This wine epitomizes luxury, patience and uncompromising quality from the heart of Sauternes.

Château d’Yquem 1990 was created under ideal conditions where botrytis cinerea concentrated the grapes to the extreme. The result is a wine of enormous depth, perfect balance and a complexity that continues to evolve decade after decade. It’s a wine that makes an impression – in the glass, in the cellar and as a gift for those who have already tasted most of it.

Whether you’re looking for a wine for a special occasion, a long-term investment, or simply want to experience why Yquem is considered the world’s most iconic dessert wine, the 1990 vintage is a no-compromise choice.

Tasting notes

In the glass, Château d’Yquem 1990 has a deep, amber-golden color that shows maturity and concentration. The nose is intense and alluring with notes of dried apricots, ripe peach, candied citrus, honey, tropical fruits and delicate hints of vanilla, saffron and warm spices.

The palate is silky and full-bodied, with rich sweetness balanced by vibrant and precise acidity. The wine unfolds slowly, delivering layer upon layer of complexity. The aftertaste is extremely long, elegant and almost endless – a wine experience that lingers long after the last sip.

Perfect with foie gras, blue cheeses, exotic desserts or on its own as a sublime meditation in the glass.

History of the house – Château d’Yquem

Château d’Yquem is an institution in the world of wine and the only producer to be honored with the unique title of Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification. With a history stretching back more than 400 years, the château has refined the art of creating the world’s greatest dessert wine over generations.

Harvesting is done entirely by hand and in multiple passes, selecting only the perfectly ripe grapes. Yields are extremely low – often amounting to just a single glass of wine per vine. This uncompromising approach is the key to Yquem’s legendary concentration, finesse and ageing potential.

Château d’Yquem 1990 is not just a wine, but a living piece of wine history – a symbol of patience, perfection and timeless elegance from Bordeaux.

Product information

• Type: Dessert wine
• Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux
• Grapes: 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol: 13%alcohol
• Content: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Serving temperature: 10-12°C
• Aging potential: 50+ years