Sauternais

A group of rare dessert wines from Bordeaux made with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes infected with a special kind of rot called Botrytis cinerea that concentrates the grape sugars.

Primary Flavors

• Lemon Curd
• Apricot
• Quince
• Honey
• Ginger

Taste Profile

Handling

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  SERVE
  45–55°F / 7-12°C
  
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  GLASS TYPE
  Dessert
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  DECANT
  No
• 
  CELLAR
  10+ Years

Food Pairing

Excellent served with wash-rind soft cheeses where the sweetness in the wine counteracts the “funk” of the cheese. The most classic pairing is Roquefort.