| Many of the greatest white Burgundies and sweet white Sauternes are fermented in small oak barrels with stunning results. |
| Sauternes and Barsac are French wines made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. |
| Bergerac has an under-appreciated white wine, Monbazillac, that is almost the equal of many Sauternes and much less expensive. |
| For the great sweet Bordeaux whites, you need Sauternes of similar status and you go to d' Yquem, where they don't do red. |
| A sweet Sauternes, however, goes a treat with Wensleydale, Parmesan, Red Leicester, smoked cheese and Roquefort. |
| A simple melon dessert can be made by pouring sweet wine, such as Muscat or Sauternes, over slices of melon and berries and chilling them well. |
