Sauternes is a dessert produced by Château Suduiraut in Sauternes, Bordeaux, France. Made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, sweet
A Sauternes made and bottled at Château Suduiraut in Preignac and sold under the appellation name rather than as the château's Premier Cru grand vin. Sémillon-led with Sauvignon Blanc, it shows botrytis honey, apricot, marmalade and pineapple on a rich but fresh frame. It is lighter and quicker to mature than the château's own label.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.
Sémillon
Sémillon is a white grape from Bordeaux in France, famous as the backbone of the world's greatest sweet wines and an increasingly respected component of fine dry whites.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
More wines
From Château Suduiraut
- Castelnau de Suduiraut — Château Suduiraut, Sauternes
- Château Suduiraut — Château Suduiraut, Sauternes
More dessert wines from Bordeaux
- Chevalier du Dragon — Arnaud Chapoutier, Sauternes
- Château Bastor-Lamontagne — Château Bastor-Lamontagne, Sauternes
- Château Baulac-Dodijos — Château Baulac-Dodijos, Sauternes
- Château Broustet — Fournier, Barsac
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sauternes from?
Sauternes is produced by Château Suduiraut in Sauternes, Bordeaux, France.
What grapes are in Sauternes?
Sauternes is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.