This beautifully aged Sauternes shows that one doesn't have to break the bank to get a complex, satisfying drop from the famed Bordeaux region. Botrytis is certainly evident here, with a rich, honeyed flavor that dominates, but is also tempered by earthy notes and balanced acidity on the finish. Viscous
2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons A golden-tan wine that’s perfect with seasonal desserts. It has the bright apricot nose of a classic Sauternes or Barsac – being located adjacent to these ultra high-end dessert wine regions. In keeping with the strong sustainability movement in Bordeaux, this wine is made
Sauternes has a problem. And the fact that Sauternes’ problem is not unique among businesses in a constantly changing world, nor even unique among wine regions, doesn’t make the difficulty any less painful. Nor has the problem just raised its head, as it’s been growing for some time now. It’s
Over dinner recently, a friend confessed, "I love Sauternes, but I always feel it's a waste when I open one." Why? The simple answer is that he views Sauternes as a dessert wine, and by the time he reaches that point in the meal, he's lost focus. The wine is
Human beings, as a whole, love sweet. Studies have shown that newborn babies, when given a choice, prefer sugar water over milk. We begin life with a sweet tooth, even while that bud is still locked inside the confines of-read more-
Becky Sue Epstein is back in Bordeaux, for the annual en primeur tastings. She continues her live coverage from France here. It has begun. The criss-crossing of Bordeaux by hundreds of journalists and thousands of buyers, swirling, sniffing, sipping and-read more-
The capsule was intact, fill level good, firm cork, and there was no trouble opening the bottle. The cork initially smelled like ancient, wet wood, then dried out to echo the wine’s aromas. The wine poured like honey, caramel gold-read more-
In preparation for Open That Bottle Night (live, only on Palate Press; Saturday, February 26 from 7 pm - 10 pm EST), editorial board member Becky Sue Epstein shares some thoughts on the bottle she plans to enjoy. 1983 Château-read more-