The vineyards of Sauternes produce some of the finest sweet wines in
the world, and noble rot is encouraged. The Sauternes vineyards lie
southeast of Bordeaux, next to Graves. This is a heavily wooded area
lying between the Garonne River and the forests of Les Landes, which
stretch toward the Atlantic Ocean.
A fleshy and ripe wine with aromas of dried fruits (pineapple, apricot,
quince) and notes of crème brulée and honey. Rich, oncuous mouthfeel,
and an ideal partner for foie gras, Roquefort cheese or as an apéritif. |
