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

The Pinnacle of Sweet Wine — Monumental Scale, Luminous Complexity & Eternal Yquem Grandeur 🍯👑

Château d’Yquem 1988 in 6L Methuselah format represents the absolute summit of fine wine rarity and prestige. As the world’s only Premier Cru Supérieur, d’Yquem stands alone—producing Sauternes of unmatched purity, balance, and longevity. The 1988 vintage is revered for its precision and harmony, while the Methuselah format elevates freshness, integration, and aging potential to extraordinary levels.

Produced by the legendary Château d’Yquem, this monumental bottle showcases the estate’s hallmark interplay of richness and acidity. Crafted primarily from Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc, the wine delivers layered aromatics, luminous texture, and remarkable composure—destined for historic occasions and elite cellars.

🍷 Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Apricot, candied citrus peel, acacia honey, saffron, toasted almond

Palate:
Crème brûlée, marmalade, pineapple, vanilla bean, subtle spice

Finish:
Exceptionally long, seamless, and vibrant with lifted freshness

🔥 What Makes It Special

• The world’s only Premier Cru Supérieur

• Rare 6L Methuselah format enhances balance and longevity

• Celebrated 1988 Sauternes vintage known for precision and harmony

• Produced in extremely limited quantities

• Among the most collectible and age-worthy wines ever made

📦 Product Details

• Producer: Château d’Yquem

• Wine: Sauternes

• Vintage: 1988

• Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

• Classification: Premier Cru Supérieur

• Grapes: Predominantly Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc

• Alcohol: ~13–14% ABV

• Bottle Size: 6L (Methuselah)

💎 Why You’ll Love It

1988 Château d’Yquem in Methuselah format is not merely a wine—it is a statement. Majestic, layered, and endlessly refined, this bottle is ideal for museum-worthy collections, once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, and collectors seeking the ultimate expression of sweet wine on a monumental scale.