Sauternes comes from the southern Bordeaux region of France. This is a sensational semi sweet white wine that pairs well with desserts or foie gras. There are some that are made in the US, but this type of Sauterne is usually very dry and is called Haut Sauterne to avoid confusion.

Sauterne is also the name of the village from where the wine originates. The wine is produced in a delimited area around the village in the surrounding vineyards. The wines are similar to Mouvedre and Sauvignon. Whi...
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