I think Sauternes are even cheaper today than they were a generation ago. I remember when good Sauternes (ex Climens Yquem) were all basically in the $40 zone.Winona Chief wrote:I like Sauternes with blue cheeses. And of course with a pate or foie gras. Savory works best. I have it with lobster and that was fine. Except for Yquem and Climens, most Sauternes are relatively cheap.
Chris Bublitz
And they're still wallowing there, while everything else in winedom has gone up at least at the rate of inflation.
Well maybe a few price point mass market products haven't, but they have diminished their product stealthily but taking all the old vine barrels and offering it up separately.
These are such crazy times for Sauternes enthusiasts - a run of good vintages, and no market bid whatsoever.
Of course, my tastes are ever so slightly changing, and now I like the zippier dessert wines, which is probably more the Loire's calling card.