Sauterne

/sou'tə:n/ Cách viết khác : (Sauternes) /sou'tə:nz/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of sweet wine: "sauterne" refers to a semisweet, golden-colored wine that can be served as a table wine or a dessert wine. It originates from the Sauternes region near Bordeaux, France.
   • A similar wine from other regions: The term is also used for wines produced in a similar style outside of France, notably in California.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We paired the foie gras with a glass of chilled sauterne.
  • This California sauterne has a lovely honeyed aroma.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun (Sauternes): When capitalized, it specifically denotes the prestigious, botrytized sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux.
  • The Château d'Yquem is a legendary Sauternes.

Variants and Related Words

• Sauternes (n): The standard spelling for the French appellation and the wine from that region. It is often used interchangeably with "sauterne" in general contexts, though "Sauternes" is the correct term for the French product.

Synonyms

• Dessert wine: A general category for sweet wines typically served with dessert.
• Botrytized wine: A technical term for wines, like classic Sauternes, made from grapes affected by noble rot ().

Notes on Meaning

• The term "sauterne" (often lowercase) in some markets, particularly historically in the United States, was used generically for sweet golden wines, which may not meet the strict standards of the French (AOC) for Sauternes. The authentic French wine is always spelled "Sauternes".

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Noun

1. semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Sauterne
• Sauternes