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

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Rayne Vigneau Madame de Rayne 2012

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2012

Château Rayne Vigneau - Madame de Rayne

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1999

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1999

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Maison Johanès Boubée La cave d’Augustin Florent 2012

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2012

Maison Johanès Boubée - La cave d’Augustin Florent

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2022

Château Yquem

Magnum (1.5L)

Youth

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2022

Château Yquem

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Rabaud-Promis 2003

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2003

Château Rabaud-Promis

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Château Guiraud 2009

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2009

Château Guiraud

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2010

Langon

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Arche La Perle d'Arche 2008

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2008

Château Arche - La Perle d'Arche

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Rieussec 2009

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2009

Château Rieussec

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Grand Cru Château Pleytegeon 2010

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2010

Château Pleytegeon

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1950

Château Mayne

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Arches Sauternes Gd Cru Classé 1984

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1984

Château Arches - Sauternes Gd Cru Classé

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Premier Grand Cru Classé 2022

Youth

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2022

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey - Premier Grand Cru Classé

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Rieussec 1991

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1991

Rieussec

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Premier Cru Rayne Vigneau 1999

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1999

Rayne Vigneau

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1980

Château Veyres

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1988

Yquem

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Prieuré La Croix Blanche 2015

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2015

Prieuré La Croix Blanche

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Sauternes Grand Cru Romer du Hayot 2011

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2011

Romer du Hayot

Bottle (75cl)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

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