The only Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur, producing botrytised Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary longevity. LVMH-owned; Sandrine Garbay winemaker; average 10 hl/ha yield.
Tasting: Tours and tastings available by appointment; booking through official site.
Signature wines: Chateau d'Yquem, Y de Yquem
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2001), Wine Spectator 100 (2001)
Sauternes Premier Cru adjacent to d'Yquem, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since 1984. 93 hectares of Semillon-dominant botrytised dessert wine production.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2001), Wine Spectator 98 (2009)
Sauternes Premier Cru within a fairytale 1618 castle; 18 hectares of enclosed vineyard. Lalique luxury hotel with two-Michelin-starred restaurant and 350,000-bottle cellar.
Tasting: Lalique hotel with two Michelin-starred restaurant; open to hotel guests.
Signature wines: Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, La Chapelle de Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2017), Decanter 97 (2019)
Guided estate tours at Chateau d'Yquem, the sole Premier Cru Superieur in the 1855 Sauternes classification. Visits include the botrytised vineyard parcels, historic chai and structured tasting of Yquem plus Y (dry white).
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant within the Lalique luxury hotel at Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, the world's premier dining experience dedicated to Sauternes wines including a 350,000-bottle estate cellar.
Awards: Michelin 2024
Luxury hotel within the 17th-century Sauternes Premier Cru estate, designed by Silvio Denz in partnership with the Lalique crystal house. Two-Michelin-starred restaurant; cellar of 350,000 bottles including rare Sauternes verticals.
The list: Sauternes and d'Yquem vertical comparison tastings; botrytised harvest walks (October); sommelier-guided wine dinners
Guided seasonal walk through the d'Yquem botrytised vines during the October harvest, with the estate agronomist explaining noble rot progression, selective hand-picking (tries), and the climatic conditions that make Sauternes unique. Concludes with a barrel-tasting from the new vintage.
Discover the exceptional vineyards of Graves, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes on a private tour. Climb aboard a legendary Citroën 2cv convertible and set off on your tour.
Explore Bordeaux’s Left Bank on a private tour of the Médoc. Visit iconic wine estates, admire grand architecture, and enjoy sweeping vineyard views.
Enjoy a food and wine tour in the Saint-Emilion region starting from Bordeaux. Explore a UNESCO-listed village, visit three wineries, and enjoy a picnic lunch at a château.