Without any doubt, Chateau D’Yquem is one of the most famous and magic sweet wines in the world. Jacques de Sauvage is known to have purchased the Château d'Yquem in December 1593. De Sauvage purchased the land by exchanging it for what was then known as the "House of Yquem" in exchange for other territories that belonged to him. A vineyard has existed on the property since at least 1711. It was given to the Lur-Saluces family in 1785. Three years after the lord of Lur-Saluces passed away, his wife concentrated her efforts on maintaining and enhancing the estate; in fact, the Château as it is now is primarily a result of her work.

Between the villages of Sauternes and Fargues, the vineyard spans 113 hectares, but only about 100 of those are ever actively producing wine. Around 80% of the vines are semillon, and 20% are Sauvignon Blanc, however the latter's productivity makes the proportions in the finished wine more equal. Only 65,000 bottles are typically manufactured annually. A terrible vintage may lead to the conclusion that the entire production is unworthy of the Château appellation; this has occurred nine times in the 20th century.

Wines from Château d'Yquem are known for their subtlety, concentration, and softness. Because of it's relatively high acidity, its sweetness can be balanced. Wines from Château d'Yquem are also renowned for their ability to age well. In a good year, a bottle won't start to shine until ten or two decades have passed in the cellar, and with careful care, it will last for a century or more, developing flavor layers and hidden fruit tones over time. May be all these reasons explains why this is one of the most expensive wines in the world.