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Château d'Yquem, a Premier Cru Supérieur (translated as 'Superior First Growth') wine hailing from the Sauternes, Gironde region within Bordeaux's Graves, stands distinct in the realm of Bordeaux vineyards. Among the wines featured in the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, Château d'Yquem claimed the sole Premier Cru Supérieur ranking among Sauternes, highlighting its exceptional quality and premium pricing compared to other wines of its kind. Its acclaim is owed significantly to its susceptibility to the 'noble rot,' an infestation caused by Botrytis cinerea. The wines crafted at Château d'Yquem are renowned for their intricacy, richness, and sweetness, meticulously balanced by a notable acidity. With proper cellaring, these bottles can age gracefully for over a century. Over time, the initial fruity notes gradually meld into a tapestry of more nuanced secondary and tertiary flavors, enhancing their complexity. Since 1959, Château d'Yquem has expanded its offerings to include Ygrec, a dry white wine named after the letter 'Y.' Primarily composed of Sauvignon blanc complemented by select lots of Sémillon, Ygrec was initially produced intermittently, but since 2004, it has been crafted annually.History of Château d'YquemChateau d'Yquem has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was acquired by Jacques de Sauvage in December 1593. Over time, ownership passed through various family lineages, notably the Lur-Saluces family, whose influence contributed to its reputation. Thomas Jefferson praised the wine during his visit to France, and the 1811 vintage gained exceptional longevity and high praise from wine experts like Robert Parker. Following various family challenges, in 1996, a significant share of the estate was sold to LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, though Comte Alexandre de Lur-Saluces remained as the estate's manager. Under his leadership, the estate underwent modernization and expansions. However, in 2004, Pierre Lurton took over as the managing director. The estate's vintages have fetched high prices at auctions, with a 1811 bottle becoming the most expensive white wine ever sold in 2011.Production Chateau d'YquemChateau d'Yquem's vineyard spans 126 hectares within the Sauternes appellation, with 100 hectares actively used for production. Each year, portions of the vineyard are rotated, leaving two to three hectares fallow while newly planted vines require five to seven years before contributing to the estate's esteemed wines. Primarily comprised of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon blanc, the final wine's composition often leans closer to an equal split due to the latter's robust growth. The harvesting process is meticulous, involving approximately six passes through the vineyard annually to exclusively select botrytized grapes. The estate's yield averages at nine hectoliters per hectare, notably lower than the usual twelve to twenty hectoliters seen in Sauternes. Following triple pressing, the grape juice is transferred to oak barrels for approximately three years of maturation. Annually, around 65,000 bottles are crafted. In challenging vintages, the entire yield may not meet the Château's standards, resulting in the anonymous sale of the crop. This occurred sporadically throughout the 20th century, with nine instances where the entire harvest did not bear the Château's prestigious name and once in the 21st century, specifically in 2012.

The construction of this temple was begun by Prime Minister Kim Dae-seong in 751, the 10th year of King Gyeongdeok, and completed in 774, the 10th year of King Hyegong. The temple served as a center of Silla Buddhism and of prayer for the protection of the country from foreign invasion. The entire temple was burnt down by Japanese invaders in 1593, the 26th year of Joseon King Seonjo, because the temple was used as a base of the volunteer militia. Though the main hall and a few other principal buildings were rebuilt, it was not until 1969-1973 that it was completely restored after thorough research, investigation and excavations of the ancient temple site. Important cultural properties from the Unified Silla period located on the premises include the two stone pagodas, Seokgatap and Dabotap pagodas, Yeonhwagyo and Cheongungyo bridges, Anyangmun gate, the seated gilt bronze Amitabha statue enshrined in the Geuknakjeon hall, and the seated gilt bronze Vairocana statue in the Birojeon. All these works and other Buddhist relics attest to the flowering of Buddhist art and culture of Silla. In 1995, along with Seokguram grotto, the temple was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

This shrine honors a young woman named Nongae (? -1593) who sacrificed her life for the country during the Japanese invasion of 1592-1593. The name Uigisa means 'Shrine of the Righteous Entertainer.' In 1593, Jinjuseong Fortress fell into the hands of the enemy. A celebratory banquet was held by the Japanese troops where Nongae performed. She lured a drunken Japanese general to the river bank, embraced him and pulling him with her, threw herself into Namgang River, killing them both. The shrine originally held a portrait of Nongae painted by Kim Eun-ho (1892-1979), but after it was discovered that he had cooperated with the Japanese authorities during the colonial period (1910-1945), the painting was removed in 2005. In 2008, a new portrait designated as National Standard Portrait No. 79 was commissioned and enshrined the same year.

This stone stele, erected in 1722, honors the deeds of a young woman named Nongae (?-1593) who sacrificed her life for the country during the Japanese invasion of 1592-1593. In 1593, Jinjuseong Fortress fell into the hands of the enemy. A celebrator banquet was held by the Japanese troops where Nongae performed. She lured a drunken Japanese general to the river bank, embraced him and, pulling him with her, threw herself into Namgang River, killing them both. The story of Nongae had been passed down orally until the scholar and writer Yu Mong-in (1559-1623) wrote it down in a collection of miscellaneous stories and made it known to the wider public. In 1629, Jeong Dae-ryung (1599-1661), a Confucian scholar from Jinju engraved Chinese characters on the rock from which Nongae is said to have jumped. The inscription reads 'Rock of Righteousness'. In 1722, commoners and scholars of the Jinju area joined forces to erect this stone stele. In 1741, a commemorative pavilion was built to house the stele. At the front of the pavilion a plaque with an inscription reads 'The Commemorative Gate of the Heroic Nongae'. A portrait and spirit tablet of Nongae are enshrined in Uigisa Shrine inside Jinjuseong Fortress.

This rock is said to be the place where a young woman named Nongae (? - 1593) sacrificed her life for the country during the Japanese invasion of 1592 - 1593. In 1593, the area fell into the hands of the enemy after the second battle of Jinjuseong Fortress was lost. A celebratory banquet was held by the Japanese troops where Nongae performed. She lured a drunken Japanese general to the river bank, embraced him and pulled him with her, threw herself into Namgang River, killing them both. This rock, located below Chokseongnu Pavilion, is said to be where this event happened. This rock is said to have been known as Wiam, meaning 'Rock of Danger', but after Nongae sacrificed her life here, it came to be known by the similar-sounding Uiam, meaning 'Rock of Righteousness'. On the western side of the rock is an inscription of this name in Chinese characters that was made in 1629 by the local scholar Jeon Dae-ryung (1599-1661). On the southern side is another inscription said to have been made by Han Mong-in, another scholar from Jinju.

Yeosu was a strategic point for defense of the south coast during the Joseon period (Joseon dynasty). The Navy Command of Left Jeolla was established here in 1479 and closed in 1895. All that remains of it today is an extremely small part of the fortress and Jinnamgwan. According to records from the latter half of the Joseon period (1392-1910), there were 80 buildings, 2024 private homes, nine wells, and one pond within the fortress of the Navy Command of Left Jeolla. The Navy Command was also known as Maeyeongseong meaning Fortress of Plum Command, due to the plum trees that blossomed here in the spring. Jinnamgwan served as the Headquarters of the Naval Forces of the South from 1593, when Admiral Yi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces of the South after having won successive naval battles in Gyeongsang-do as the Naval Commander of Left Jeolla, to 1601. Jinnamgwan was the headquarters of the Korean naval forces built on the site of Jinhaeru, which served as the command post of Admiral Yi Sun-shin during the Japanese invasion in 1592. This building is believed to have been made from the woods of Yeosu. Jinnamgwan is the largest one-story wooden structure existing in Korea with 15 rooms in front and 5 rooms on the side. Natonal Treasure No. 304.

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