Château d'Yquem quick facts:
Vineyards: 113 ha in Sauternes, France (100 ha is in use, the rest is always new plantation)
Grape varieties: Sémillon (80%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%) but due to the higher vigour of SB the harvested grape proportions are approximately 50-50%
Vineyards: 113 ha in Sauternes, France (100 ha is in use, the rest is always new plantation)
Grape varieties: Sémillon (80%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%) but due to the higher vigour of SB the harvested grape proportions are approximately 50-50%
Oak barrel aging for around 36 months
TOTAL production: ~65 000 bottles
LVMH share: 38% (1996-), 64% (present day)
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