Daily Wine Tidbits

When you think of the region of Bordeaux in France, you most likely will think that this region only produces red wines. While it does 84% red, the whites that it does produce deserve to be talked about. Two of the five major areas of Bordeaux, Graves and Sauternes, are known for their excellent whites. If you're looking for a very good sweet wine, then you should be looking for a wine produced in Sauternes. When deciding on a Sauternes wine, make sure the label has a particular name of a chateau, which is a special vineyard that produces the best quality grapes. Sauternes wines have two different levels: regional and classified chateau. Of course, the classified chateau are of higher quality and are more expensive. But, they are also beautiful choices for collectors as they can age 10-30 years!!! I don't know if I would be able to wait that long :-)