Gilette other_regions_italy basil and spice in a

basil and spice in a rich

tea-like tannins and bright acids on the lingering finish

all on the Vosne side that include Aux Athets

It's perfumed

Does not taste like 100% Sauvignon from Sancerre

Gilette other_regions_italy basil and spice in aRipe, sweet and with searing acidity, the candied apricot, pineapple, mango and tangerine fruits coated with all that delicious honey hit the spot. This is a very specific, full bodied, concentrated, bright style of Sauternes, as the wine is not aged in oak. So, while you get the sweetness, there is no vanilla, caramel or fat from oak. Instead you find more purity of fruit and higher levels of acidity, with an orange peel leaning. This is a good thing