Ever had a Sauternes? It's one of the most interesting whites to come out of France's famed Bordeaux region. Sauternes is a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, but with a catch - the grapes are allowed to go through a process called botrytis, or 'noble rot,' after which the grape's flavors, sugars, and acids are highly concentrated. The resulting wine is delectably sweet enough to rival a great Port, and richly flavored enough to rival Hungary's famous Tokaij Aszu. Sauternes is a perfect dessert wine, powerful enough to stand up to your favorite sweety-treats. 375 mL, $24.
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