Louis Eschenauer Sauternes 2023

Louis Eschenauer Sauternes 2023 displays a straw-yellow color and a rich nose of white blossom, apricot, and honey, complemented by notes of candied mandarin and citrus fruit. This is a 500ml bottle.

On the palate, the wine is sweet and creamy, striking a fine balance between rich, natural sugars and a lively acidity that keeps it fresh and approachable. The influence of noble rot adds complexity and a silky texture, leading to a long, honeyed finish.

Louis Eschenauer is a renowned Bordeaux *négociant* house, founded in 1821 by the Alsatian wine merchant Louis Eschenauer.

Sauternes is one of the world's most famous appellations for sweet white wine, located in the Graves region south of Bordeaux. The area's unique microclimate—featuring humid morning mists followed by sunny afternoons—promotes the development of *Botrytis cinerea*, or "noble rot," which causes the grapes to shrivel and concentrates their sugars. The vineyards are situated on gravelly and clay-limestone soils that contribute to the wine's minerality.