Sauternes Barrique

Sauternes Barrique cask — watercolor illustration
Origin France (Bordeaux)
Size 225L
Previous Contents Sauternes dessert wine from Bordeaux, France — specifically from Barsac or Sauternes communes, made from botrytis-affected Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes.
Typical Maturation 3-8

Flavor Contribution

Honeycomb, apricot, peach, botrytis noble rot character, and luscious sweetness. Elegant golden color with a perfumed floral finish.

About

French oak barriques from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, previously used to age noble rot dessert wine. The botrytis-affected wine leaves behind intensely sweet, honeyed residue in the wood. Sauternes cask finishes are prized for adding an ethereal sweetness and complexity that differs markedly from sherry or port. Used by several premium Scotch distillers for special releases.