soʊˈtɛrn

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sweet, white wine made from the Sémillon grape and often used in dessert dishes.

“The chef paired the sauternes with a rich fruit tart to balance the sweetness.”

2. proper noun

A region in France known for its wine production, particularly for sauternes wine.

“The wine tour took the group to the famous Sauternes vineyards in the Bordeaux region.”