Château d’Yquem Reveals Its Exceptional 2022 Vintage

Château d'Yquem has unveiled its 2022 vintage, a wine that perfectly reflects the words of French author François Mauriac: "Summers of yesteryear continue to burn brightly in bottles of Yquem."

The 2022 growing season was marked by extreme heat and extended drought, which initially raised concerns. However, these challenging conditions ultimately resulted in a Château d'Yquem of exceptional depth, vibrancy, and vitality.

While the weather tested both nature and the vineyard team, the scorching summer months allowed the grapes to ripen in a truly remarkable way.

By mid-October, the famous noble rot, Botrytis cinerea, began to develop rapidly, heralding the start of a harvest that would exceed expectations.

Warm temperatures and persistent southeasterly winds soon followed, creating the perfect conditions for this extraordinary vintage.

The 2022 Château d'Yquem tells a story of overcoming adversity and transforming potential into triumph.

With its remarkable intensity and complexity, this vintage promises a future of outstanding aging potential, offering a fresh and exciting new expression of the legendary Yquem legacy.