Chateau D’Yquem (750ml) 2006 chiara-boschis-e-pira Now labelled Tinto de Valdilecha

Now labelled Tinto de Valdilecha (the wine was previously called Tinto para beber [a red to drink

which protected the vine from unfavorable water stress during the hot and dry months of July and August

8ha of old vines

This amazing value super-old brandy is from a Solera commenced in 1871

and gentle tannins

Chateau D’Yquem (750ml) 2006 chiara-boschis-e-pira Now labelled Tinto de ValdilechaIn light of the extremes of weather from one end of the growing season to the other, this vintage alone suffices to illustrate the dexterity, responsiveness, and expertise of the Yquem team. Overcoming the effects of poor weather (said to be unsurmountable by some), they coped perfectly with harvesting each plot at the optimum moment.