On the occasion of the next open days in Sauternes Barsac from November 11 to 13, we are offering you a meeting with involved and imaginative actors, in love with this part of the Bordeaux vineyard. Under the impetus of the ODG, winegrowers and others, a new wind has been blowing over this appellation for several years. As evidenced by the recent opening of the Maison des Sauternes and its incredible wall of backlit bottles or the project for the future Cité du vin de Sauternes. But it is also in the bottles that the change is felt with wines that are if not less sweet, at least with more acidity and freshness. The sweet wines of this terroir are wonders of complexity but for years, these wines have suffered because they are systematically associated with very solemn and aging moments. It was without counting on new practices, on mixology and the curiosity of the young generation. Wine tourism is another axis of development and the offers are expanding more and more with different formulas from the most luxurious to the most affordable. We feel the energy and desire of the appellation not to fall asleep on its prestige, its codes and its history to offer amateurs and tourists new experiences that will make them new followers and ambassadors of Sauternes wines. .
Vinocité guests
David Bolzan Vice President ofODG Sauternes Barsac
Miguel Aguirre Director of Operations of White Tower Castle Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 – Sauternes
Laurent Ourgaut for the event company Com1accord partner of the La Raisin d’or race
Cedric Naffrichoux Head of roaming and eco-tourism and also a member of the editorial staff of Pulpthe Gironde tourism magazine for suggestions for discovering Sauternes by bike
Loic Nibaudeau Cultural production manager at the Cité du Vin for the Grand interview with Pascaline LepeltierBest Sommelier of France 2018 Tuesday November 8, 2022 and tasting workshops
– Sauternes Barsac