Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2021 is an extraordinary Premier Cru Supérieur sweet wine, widely regarded as one of the world's finest dessert wines. Crafted from 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, this exceptional vintage combines remarkable richness with precision and freshness. Layers of apricot, mango, mandarin, pear, honey, crème brûlée, and delicate floral notes unfold over a luxurious, silky palate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, refined finish. Aged in 100% new French oak and produced in limited quantities, Château d'Yquem 2021 offers outstanding aging potential and is a perfect pairing for foie gras, blue cheese, fruit desserts, or enjoyed on its own as a truly iconic wine experience.

James Suckling | JS 100
Published: Apr 19, 2024

Dreamy, subtle aromas of dried fruit such as apricots and mangoes, but also fresh lemons and pears. Then there are caramel and tart tatin undertones with some bananas, pineapple, tangerines and other tropical fruit. Full-bodied, yet it remains vivid and compact, giving it a lightness even though it is really structured. The tannins are throughout the palate but blend in perfectly, giving it a solid presence, like a a diamond. It’s tight at the end, but you know that it will linger for ages, with a lightly chewy and intellectual finish. Touches of sweetness, cloves and bitterness to make it interesting. Dynamic. About 54,000 bottles made. Relatively small harvest. 148 g/L residual sugar.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Oct 31, 2023
Drink: 2030-2050

The 2021 d'Yquem exhibits a complex bouquet of rose, exotic fruits and mandarin orange mingled with spring flowers, rose and crème brûlée, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's suave and layered, with a deep core and a long finish that's lent definition by delicate bitterness that offsets the 148 grams per liter residual sugar. This blend of 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc was matured, as usual, in all new barrels, but the new oak is perfectly integrated and barely noticeable.

Wine Spectator | WS 94
Published: Oct 31, 2024

Unctuous and flattering, with a mix of toasted coconut and macadamia nut notes infusing the mango, peach and papaya flavors at the core. The broad, soft, honeyed finish fills in with piecrust and lemon curd notes. A bit throwback in style, with more oomph than freshness. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2040. 4,416 cases made.