Chateau d'Yquem is world famous for its sweet wine, which commands some of the highest prices on the market. Established in 1593, the chateau is located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux and is the only property given the highest rating of Premier Cru Superieur. The estate contains a 110-hectare vineyard planted with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are created from botrytized fruit that is picked by hand in several passes by up to 150 harvesters. "The Noble Rot" (Botrytis Cinera) depletes the water content in the berry concentrating the natural sugar levels. The resultant wine's high sugar content is matched by high level of acidity allowing the wine to age for more than 50 years in the best vintages. The opulence of Yquem's youth turns complex rich and honeyed as it ages. Chateau d'Yquem's second wine Ygrec Y is a dry Bordeaux Blanc.