27 Sauternes and Barsac

New reviews of Bordeaux’s famed dessert-style wines, including a potential classic from Yquem
James Molesworth
Posted: January 7, 2011

While Bordeaux, France’s premier wine region, struggled to produce compelling wines in the tricky 2008 vintage, the region’s sweet wines from the appellations of Barsac and Sauternes performed admirably.

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