Sauternais

Sauternais is a wine-producing region in southwestern France, part of the Bordeaux area. It is renowned for its production of sweet, dessert wines made primarily from grapes affected by a natural process called noble rot (botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars and flavors. The most famous wine from Sauternais is Sauternes, known for its rich, luscious taste and complex aroma. Located near the Ciron and Garonne rivers, the region’s climate and conditions are ideal for this special fungus, resulting in wines celebrated worldwide for their elegance and aging potential.