Sauternes (Noun)
Meaning
Semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The fine Sauternes from Bordeaux complemented the foie gras beautifully in the elegant French restaurant.
- After the meal, the couple was treated to a sweet California Sauternes with the crème brûlée.
- In wine class, the students were taught the process of creating a semisweet Sauternes by introducing noble rot into the vineyards.
- During a tour of a Napa Valley winery, they were given the opportunity to sample an American version of the French Sauternes.
- Château d'Yquem's exceptional Sauternes had an almost floral aroma, further emphasizing the French winemaking traditions.