Like most white wines, Sauternes should be served slightly chilled, around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Sauternes can be enjoyed young or it can be cellared for generations. A young bottle should be uncorked and allowed to breathe for 15 minutes before serving. If you have an aged bottle be sure to decant it.

Should you decant Sauternes?

Just like any other wine, Sauternes wines do often benefit from some decanting. ... Just like any other wine, Sauternes wines do often benefit from some decanting. Exposure to oxygen can make the sweet fruit, blossom, jasmine, and citrus notes in these wines even more prominent and enrich the drinking experience.

Do you chill Sauternes?

Wine style and serving

Sauternes are characterized by the balance of sweetness with the zest of acidity. ... The wines are typically served chilled at 10 °C (50 °F), but wines older than 15 years are often served a few degrees warmer. Sauternes can be paired with a variety of foods. Foie gras is a classic match.