Dulong Prestige | Sauternes, France

£24.30

A great introduction to Sauternes from one of the leading Bordeaux houses.

A blend of 80% Sémilion, 15% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle from clay-chalk vineyards. The grapes are harvested by hand and pressed as soon as they arrive in the winery to extract the juice, the flavours and the sugar.

The particularity of Sauternes is that the proportion of sugar is so high, compared to the other wines, that when the process is over it is important the wine displays an unctuous sensation on the palate.

A great introduction to Sauternes from one of the leading Bordeaux houses.

A blend of 80% Sémilion, 15% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle from clay-chalk vineyards. The grapes are harvested by hand and pressed as soon as they arrive in the winery to extract the juice, the flavours and the sugar.

The particularity of Sauternes is that the proportion of sugar is so high, compared to the other wines, that when the process is over it is important the wine displays an unctuous sensation on the palate.

Origin; Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Grapes: Sémilion, Sauvignon, Muscadelle

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow colour. The bouquet is one of richness, mixed with subtle combination of citrus, fruits, spices, white flowers and honey. The flavours unveil themselves gradually one after the other. On the palate, the wine is well balanced between sweetness and freshness. It is an excellent, richly flavoured wine.

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: 2020

Ageing potential: 4 - 10 years

Attributes: 50cl bottle

Closure: Cork

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Food pairing suggestions: the ideal accompaniment to saffron cheese pastries, and also with a foie-gras based starter; white meat and poultry roasted with candied lemon; sweetbreads with wild mushrooms; Roquefort cheese and tropical fruit desserts or a peach tart.