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A golden ray of light in the gloom of the Depression - Château d’Yquem 1937
When the New York Stock Exchange crashed, its impact could be felt in France's economy throughout the 1930s. In 1933 the number of people unemployed was a staggering 1,300,000. By 1935 production had declined 20%, stock value 33% and dividends 60%. Even agricultural yields had declined by a third. In 1937 French exports had fallen over 50%, which only served to inc...
Wine Description
The Story
The pleasure derived from tasting Yquem is difficult to describe.
It offers a myriad of well-balanced, complex flavours that generate even more harmonies over time. The impression that remains is reminiscent of a quote from Frédéric Dard "the silence that follows a piece by Mozart, in which the listener remains suffused with the music". This reflects the fact that Château d'Yquem stays on the palate for a remarkable long time, providing a u...
Wine Information
Dry, but not excessively hot weather was the pattern throughout the growing season. Rain in mid-September called for going through the vines to remove any berries affected by sour rot. The regular harvest started on the 29th of September and lasted 23 days – a dream harvest without rain and or any interruptions! The crop was greater than average, producing very rich, exceedingly elegant wines thanks to the pure botrytis.
Average Bottle Price
| 2023 | 2020 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 980€ +3.8% | 2 870€ -4.5% | 3 006€ -6.1% | 3 200€ +23.6% | 2 590€ +2.8% | 2 519€ +1.1% | 2 491€ +8.8% | 2 289€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.