16 September 2011
September, 8th. Plot 81.2. We found a stunning swarm on a vineyard trellis post. From thursday on at dusk, Georges, one of our winegrower who is an amateur beekeeper, has put on his protective overall in order to withdraw the swarm that is now in one of his beehives.
02 August 2011
Time stood still briefly on a summer’s evening in the courtyard of Château d’Yquem… Last week, the music of Schubert, Beethoven, and Smetana rang out within Yquem’s thick stone walls, taking listeners back nearly 200 years to a time when these great composers performed their music throughout Europe. We owe this wonderful yearly event to [...]
16 March 2011
As the great names in haute couture are just getting over the excitement of Fashion Week in Paris, we are putting the finishing touches to our latest creation: 2008 Château d’Yquem. Meticulous attention is being taken in the cellar, not unlike the work of seamstresses before the big show. Aged for nearly 30 months in [...]
28 January 2011
A big thank you to everyone who took part! The idea behind the little contest we organised before the holiday season was for you to share your memorable moments with Yquem. There was only one rule: to describe either the pleasures of matching our wine with your recipes or the pleasure of contemplation while drinking [...]
04 January 2011
Pierre Lurton and the Yquem team wish you an Happy New Year ! Photo credit : Patrick Durand
24 December 2010
The Yquem team wishes you and yours a merry Christmas. Don’t forget our Contest : “Celebrating with Yquem”, to win a copy of Richard Olney’s magnificent book, a tour of the Château, and… fame !
17 December 2010
This is a recording of the first edition in the new series of Yquem podcasts. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] In this conference with Pierre Lurton about “Yquem by the Glass” we heard questions from mYquem club members, Twitter, journalists, and educators. The questions covered the origin of Yquem by the Glass, possible [...]
28 October 2010
If you are one of these wine lovers for whom the dry white wine “Y” is a delight quite as much enjoyable as “Yquem”, you would be happy to know that “Y” 2008 was released yesterday.
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We have selected several establishments with fairly different profiles. They will offer you the opportunity to taste Yquem in settings that are new, and in tune with our wine. As you enjoy your glass, you will delight in discovering this rare wine and experiencing an unforgettable moment.
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