Sauternes, Precious Stones . . . and a Sparkling Sauternes?
Sauternes has 5 communes – Barsac, Sauternes, Bommes, Fargues and Preignac. All 5 can use the name Sauternes but Barsac also has its own appellation. Long before the great sweet wines of Sauternes were made the Romans grew their vines here. Preignac, (home of the Second Growth Chateau de Malle) takes its name from the Roman villa … Read more