Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2016 375mlSauternes 2016 First Growth 75% Semillon 25% Sauvignon Blanc Region: Bordeaux ESTATE HISTORY Chteau d'Yquem was almost English. During the Middle Ages, in fact, the estate belonged to the King of England, who was also Duke of Aquitaine at the time. In 1453, southwest France was once again brought under the dominion of the French crown by Charles VII and has stayed French ever since. TERROIR Soil: Smooth flat pebbles and coarse gravel with a clay