How do you spell Sauternes?
Correct spelling
sauternes
Remember the French town: SAU-TERNES with 'au' like 'auto' and keep the final 's'
Why is sauternes spelled this way?
From Sauternes, a commune in Bordeaux. SAU-TERNES. A sweet French wine. Not 'sauterne' (though this variant exists) or 'soterns'. The 'au' and the final 's' matter.
Common misspellings of sauternes
sauternesoternssauternes'sauturns
Example
The dessert wine paired beautifully with the foie gras, a classic Sauternes from Château d'Yquem.