Sauternes André Quancard André 1980
This 1980 white wine is produced by André Quancard André under the Appellation Sauternes Contrôlée.
Sauternes is located in the southern part of Bordeaux within the Graves district and stands as one of the world's most famous appellations for sweet white wine. The Bordeaux region, situated by the Atlantic Ocean, has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages and is renowned for its historic 1855 classification. While the broader region is known for its red grape varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon dominating the gravel soils of the Left Bank and Merlot and Cabernet Franc on the Right Bank, Sauternes focuses on white varieties.
The wines of Sauternes are primarily crafted from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. In this specific area, the fog and moisture generated around the Ciron and Garonne rivers create the ideal conditions for the development of noble rot, or botrytis. This natural process concentrates the grapes prior to harvest. The 1980 vintage in this region is generally described as light and short-lived.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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