Golden in the glass, the 2009 Marquis de Chasse Sauternes offers typical aromas of honey and dry apricot. In the mouth, it’s rich with ripe pear and honey flavors with a little nutmeg notes on the finish. Sweet yet well-balanced – very pleasant for such a young Sauternes.
Pairings: Cheese course, foie gras, most desserts
Style: White wine
Grape Type(s): Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Region: Bordeaux, France
Price: $24 (500ml)
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