Chateau d'Yquem 'Y' Ygrec 2022

The 2022 Chateau d'Yquem Y (Ygrec) is a proprietary blend from the renowned Bordeaux region of France. This white wine, produced by the esteemed Chateau d'Yquem, is composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon. The wine has a residual sugar content of 6 grams per liter and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown awarded the 2022 Y d'Yquem a score of 94 points. She described the wine as having "cheery notions of fresh, crunchy pears, allspice, fennel seed, and lime leaves," with additional nuances of "lemon drops, chalk dust, and white pepper." According to Perrotti-Brown, the wine's medium-bodied palate features a "satiny texture and racy backbone," culminating in a "lingering chalky note."

James Suckling also gave this wine an excellent review, scoring it 94 points. He highlighted its "big white" profile with flavors of "sliced apple, pineapple, and lychee fruit." Suckling noted that the wine is "full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate," and praised its "roundness and power at the end." He mentioned that the grapes for this wine were harvested on August 9 and that it comes from the same plots as Yquem.

Overall, the 2022 Chateau d'Yquem Y (Ygrec) is characterized by a vibrant and complex flavor profile, balancing fresh fruit notes with hints of spice and chalk. Both reviewers underscore the wine's excellent structure and potential for aging, making it a versatile choice for either immediate enjoyment or future cellaring.

According to the Chateau, 2022 was the hottest and driest year on record and have in this vintage incorporated the highest proportion of Sémillon ever at 40%. (2021 was 35%).