Appellation Sauternes - AOC - History and Wines

The Sauternes AOC, located in the renowned wine-producing region of Bordeaux, France, is renowned worldwide for its exceptional sweet wines. Known for producing sweet and sugary wines, this appellation is based on a unique terroir influenced by the Ciron River, which creates ideal conditions for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This phenomenon allows for the concentration of sugars and aromas in the grapes, resulting in rich, complex, and enticing 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 beautiful acidity and a long, lingering finish.

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Wines from the Sauternes - AOC appellation

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Les Tuileries RECOLTANT LANGON 33 MIS EN BOUTEILLE AU CHATEAU 1996

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1996

Château Les Tuileries RECOLTANT LANGON 33 - MIS EN BOUTEILLE AU CHATEAU

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1922

Château Filhot

Bottle (750ml)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2019

Chantet Blanet

Bottle (750ml)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2016

Château Caillou

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Sauternes Lafleur Mallet Sélection de Grains Nobles 2004

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2004

Lafleur Mallet - Sélection de Grains Nobles

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Cousteau 2018

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2018

Château Cousteau

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1967

Château Arche

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1987

Château Filhot

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1995

Clos Barbier

Bottle (750ml)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2013

Château Yquem

Half bottle (12.7 fl oz)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Guiraud Petit Guiraud 2020

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2020

Château Guiraud - Petit Guiraud

Half bottle (12.7 fl oz)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Bellevue du Pageot Contigu Yquem 1929

Decline

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 1929

Château Bellevue du Pageot - Contigu Yquem

Bottle (750ml)

Youth

Bordeaux - Sauternes

Château Bellevue du Pageot - Contigu Yquem

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château Sigalas Rabaud Lieutenant de Sigalas 2018

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2018

Château Sigalas Rabaud - Lieutenant de Sigalas

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Sauternes Maison Johanès Boubée 2019

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2019

Maison Johanès Boubée

Half bottle (12.7 fl oz)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2012

Château Fargues

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Sauternes Château L'Arieste Prélude d'Automne 2017

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2017

Château L'Arieste - Prélude d'Automne

Bottle (750ml)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2017

Sas raymond vfi

Bottle (750ml)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2011

Château Don

Bottle (750ml)

Peak

Bordeaux - Sauternes - 2010

Château Don

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Barsac Blaye Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Cadillac Fronsac Cérons Côtes de Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Côtes-de-Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire Côtes de Bourg Crémant de Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Graves Graves-de-Vayres Graves Supérieures Médoc Pomerol Listrac-Médoc Loupiac Saint-Émilion Margaux Montagne-Saint-Émilion Moulis-en-Médoc Pauillac Pessac-Léognan Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Saint-Estèphe Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion Saint-Julien Sainte-Croix-Du-Mont Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux Clairet Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Bordeaux Rosé Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Haut-Benauge Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Lalande-de-Pomerol Lussac-Saint-Émilion Haut-Médoc Not Specified Canon-Fronsac