Wines from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux: buy at the best price
The Sauternes and Barsac appellations are 2 neighbouring appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) areas located on the left bank of the Garonne, 40 km south-east of Bordeaux. The 5 communes whose territory makes up these 2 appellations are: Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes. The AOC Sauternes Barsac covers approximately 1,620 Ha for Sauternes wines and 625 Ha for Barsac wines (which may also mention the AOC Sauternes on the bottle). These appellations benefit from a historic classification of their crus, which was established, like that of the Médoc, in 1855, and comprising 26 classified growths: 1 Premier Cru Supérieur (the Château d'Yquem), 11 Premiers Crus (including 2 in Barsac), and 14 Seconds Crus (including 8 in Barsac). This classification notably distinguishes the most prestigious châteaux such as: Château d'Yquem, Climens, Coutet, Doisy Daene, Guiraud, Rieussec, Suduiraut, La Tour Blanche…