Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1999 igp-vaucluse Harvest started early with some

Harvest started early with some of the Riesling on 26 February and this year the Grüner Veltliner was late

With its predominately berry-fruit bouquet

This wine combines elegant acidity and delicate

result in excellent fruit for the winemakers of this the largest and most highly regarded cooperative in the region

Chateau d’Yquem, 1er Supérieur G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 1999 igp-vaucluse Harvest started early with some"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" A year of excesses: above average temperatures, heavy rain in July and September that miraculously spared Yquem, and a tropical month of August. The situation called for considerable patience, but this was rewarded in October with dry weather, and the crop was able to be picked in two passes. The grapes were concentrated and very pure. 1999 is a lucky vintage which, thanks to