Appellation Sauternes - AOC - History and Wines

The Sauternes AOC, located in the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France, is globally celebrated for its exceptional sweet wines. This appellation produces luscious and sweet wines, stemming from a unique terroir influenced by the Ciron River, which creates ideal conditions for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This phenomenon allows sugars and aromas in the grapes to concentrate, resulting in rich, complex, and alluring wines.

The main grape varieties used are Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Typical notes of Sauternes include aromas of honey, dried apricot, orange marmalade, and tropical fruits, with a lovely acidity and a long, lingering finish.

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Wines of the Sauternes - AOC appellation

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1966

Château Yquem

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2015

Château Fargues

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2019

Grimaldier

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Yquem Luc-saluces 2001

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2001

Château Yquem - Luc-saluces

Magnum (1.5L)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Haut Pick 1994

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1994

Château Haut Pick

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Haut Bergeron 1997

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1997

Château Haut Bergeron

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2012

Château Stanque

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2017

Garonnelli's

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Château Yquem 1981

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1981

Château Yquem

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1981

Château Gravas

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes 1er Cru Château Guiraud 2000

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2000

Château Guiraud

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Grand Carretey 2003

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2003

Château Grand Carretey

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Clos la Sapinière d'André 2003

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2003

Clos la Sapinière d'André

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2001

Fargues

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2001

Fargues

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Château Rieussec 2004

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2004

Château Rieussec

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Classé Château Rieussec 2003

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2003

Château Rieussec

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Supérieur Château Yquem 2004

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2004

Château Yquem

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Pleytegeat 2023

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2023

Château Pleytegeat

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1979

Château Belair

Bottle (75cl)

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