Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2007 Size::1 Bottle A pure and vibrant expression

A pure and vibrant expression of Australian Gamay

has long held a fascination for Tim Smith

We use traditional techniques of open fermentation

an invitation on a journey of discovery

delicious aromas of ripe pears

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 2007 Size::1 Bottle A pure and vibrant expressionDue to poor weather during much of the growing season, this vintage should, by all rights, be best forgotten. And it is true that summer temperatures were cool, there were 100 mm of precipitation in August, ripening was very uneven, there were burst berries, etc. However, a miraculous and radical change in the weather propitious to botrytis turned what started out as a handicap to a decisive advantage. In fact, the variety and complexity of grapes