Introduction:
The 2021 Château Haut-Mayne Sauternes is a lush sweet wine from one of Bordeaux’s noble terroirs, designed to deliver botrytis complexity while retaining brightness and depth.

Terroir:
Located in Preignac within the Sauternes appellation, the vineyards sit on clay and limestone soils. The proximity of the Ciron and Garonne rivers helps create morning mists promoting noble rot (Botrytis), essential for concentration in Sauternes.

Appearance:
Deep golden amber with good clarity and a luminous sheen.

Nose:
Generous aromas of dried apricot, quince, honey, crème brûlée, candied citrus, and marmalade. With air, notes of orange zest, toasted almond, and vanilla emerge.

Palate:
Rich and velvety, with flavors of apricot jam, candied orange, honey, and subtle marmalade. The sweetness is balanced by lively acidity and a saline minerality core that lifts the wine. Oak influence adds vanilla and soft spice.

Finish:
Long and persistent—the dried fruit, honey, and nutty flavors echo, framed by bright acidity and a touch of caramelized orange peel. The wine leaves a refined, clean sweetness on the palate.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Meat dish: Foie gras on brioche or duck breast with a fruit glaze

• Vegetarian option: Almond biscotti or tarte tatin

• Cheese pairing: Roquefort, aged goat cheese, or blue cheese to contrast the sweetness

Overall Impression:
The 2021 Château Haut-Mayne Sauternes is a beautifully balanced dessert wine. It fuses dried stone fruit, honeyed richness, and oak spice with crisp acidity and minerality. Enjoy now with desserts, cheese, or on its own, and cellar further for evolving tertiary complexity.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~14.0%
Farming Practices: Estate vineyards; multi-pass picking to ensure botrytis selection
Producer Name: Château Haut-Mayne
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux
Grape Varietals: Sémillon (majority), Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2021
Wine Style: Sweet white (Liquoreux)
Winemaking Techniques: Multiple passes (tries) for botrytized fruit; gentle pressing; fermentation and aging in oak barrels (~18 months)
Pack Size: 375 mL (half bottle typical for Sauternes)
Container Style: Small glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork