1988 Château d’Yquem Sauternes | 6L Methuselah | Bordeaux, France

Château d’Yquem 1988 Sauternes | 6L Methuselah | Bordeaux, France

A Legendary Vintage in an Extraordinary Format 🍯👑

The 1988 Château d’Yquem Sauternes Methuselah (6L) is a magnificent example of the world’s most revered sweet wine — a masterwork of balance, richness, and longevity. Produced from botrytized Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the estate’s hallowed gravel and clay soils, this vintage stands among Yquem’s greatest triumphs of the 20th century.

The 1988 vintage is part of the legendary Yquem trilogy (1988, 1989, 1990) — renowned for its perfect combination of concentration, purity, and freshness. After more than 35 years of evolution, it reveals a deep golden hue and a kaleidoscope of aromas: honeyed apricot, orange marmalade, saffron, crème brûlée, and candied pineapple. The palate is luxurious yet vibrant, with extraordinary tension and acidity that promise decades more of graceful aging.

Presented in an ultra-rare 6-liter Methuselah, this bottle is not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a monumental collector’s treasure — one of the rarest formats ever released by Château d’Yquem.

🍯 Tasting Notes
Aroma: Honey, apricot, saffron, and orange blossom
Palate: Lush layers of candied fruit, caramel, almond, and spice
Finish: Endless and opulent, with perfect sweetness–acid balance

📍 Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
🍇 Blend: Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc
📆 Vintage: 1988
🥂 Format: 6L Methuselah (8 standard bottles)
🏰 Producer: Château d’Yquem
🎁 Condition: Exceptionally Rare Large Format – Collector’s Item