Product Details

Description

Sauternes is a luscious sweet wine, perfect for pairing with cheese. Its radiant golden hue emanates fragrances of blossoms, white peach, and honey. The palate offers a harmonious blend of richness and lusciousness, with sweetness beautifully balanced by refined acidity. Moreover, mouth-watering flavors of citrus, apricot, and hints of caramel linger into a satisfyingly prolonged finish. Its golden appearance reveals an aromatic bouquet of beeswax, honey, and citrus-infused barley sugar. Additionally, the palate’s opulent sweetness features nuances of caramel and hazelnut, all balanced by a crisp acidity.

History and Winemaking

Casa Vinicola Botter, established in 1928, produces Sauternes in the Sauternais region of Bordeaux. The winery avoids chemical interventions in vineyard management and embraces renewable energy, reinforcing their sustainable and ethical mission. Predominantly made from Sémillon grapes and often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, Sauternes stands out due to the presence of botrytis, or noble rot, which dehydrates the grapes, concentrating sugars and flavors. Hand-harvesting in multiple passes through the vineyard ensures only noble rot-affected grapes at peak ripeness are selected. Consequently, this meticulous process results in intense sweetness, complex flavors, and a characteristic golden color.

Tasting Notes

Sauternes boasts a radiant golden hue with fragrances of blossoms, white peach, and honey. The palate offers richness and lusciousness, with sweetness balanced by refined acidity. Furthermore, flavors of citrus, apricot, and caramel create a satisfying prolonged finish, complemented by beeswax, honey, and citrus-infused barley sugar aromas.

Pairings

Sauternes pairs wonderfully with desserts, cheese, or can be savored on its own. For a decadent experience, pair it with foie gras, Fourme D’Ambert cheese, or fruity desserts like peach or apple tart (we love this recipe) to elevate your dining experience and enhance its complex flavor profile.

Extra Information

– Producer: Chateau Romer Du Hayot
– Region: Sauternes
– Country: Bordeaux
– Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc/ Sémillon
– Vintage: 2016
– Alcohol: 13%
– Style: Luscious and Sweet