Sauternes AOP

What is the style of wine?

• 100% sweet white whites

What are the grape varieties?

• 70% sémillon
• 25% sauvignon blanc
• 5% muscadelle

What is Sauternes?

Sauternes is the name of both a town and an appellation located in southwest France, an hour’s drive southeast of Bordeaux.

The climate is moderate maritime.

The Ciron, a cold river, meets the Garonne, which is warmer, creating a morning fog which causes the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) on the grapes.

 Fog dissipates in sunny autumn afternoons. Sun dries out the botrytised berries, preventing a harmful transformation of the rot. The grapes lose water, which concentrates remaining sugar, aromas and acidity.