Le Tertre Du Lys D'or Sauternes is a Bordeaux dessert wine built on botrytized Semillon, with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle often present. It delivers a focused bridge between sweetness and acidity, showing a honeyed, apricot-forward aromatics and a refined, long finish. Ideal with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts, and nutty desserts; can age gracefully and reward patience. Best served slightly chilled.
Tasting notes:
- Appearance: Golden straw with amber hues
- Nose: Honeyed apricot, orange blossom, marmalade, almond paste
- Palate: Lush sweetness balanced by bright acidity; flavors of botrytized peach and apricot, citrus marmalade, fig, and a touch of almond
- Finish: Long, elegant, with citrus zest and honey lingering