Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem produces the world's greatest sweet wine, classified as the only Premier Cru Supérieur in Sauternes since 1855. Each bottle results from painstakingly harvesting individual noble rot-affected grapes over 6-8 weeks, with yields dropping in some years to just one glass per vine. An 1811 vintage sold for $117,000 in 2011, a record that is 30% higher than the highest known Sauternes auction price. Modern releases fetch $300-$500, demonstrating a consistency that rivals #5 Sassicaia's prestige.