Sauternes Château Grandes Bernisses 1998
Château Grandes Bernisses presents this 1998 Sauternes, a white wine classified as an Appellation Sauternes Contrôlée. This Grand Vin de Bordeaux was bottled in the production region by Dulong Frères et Fils and is presented in a 500 ml format with an alcohol content of 13.5%.
Bordeaux, situated along the Atlantic coast, is a historic wine region that has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. Within the southern part of Bordeaux lies Sauternes, located in the Graves district, an area globally recognized for its sweet white wines. The unique geographical setting, where fog and moisture from the Ciron and Garonne rivers meet, creates the ideal conditions for the development of botrytis, or noble rot. This natural process concentrates the grapes, which in this appellation are primarily Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. The 1998 vintage in this area is characterized as rich and ripe, achieving a score of 90 points.
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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