White wine named for a region in France

Answer:

SAUTERNE

Hint:

This sweet dessert wine is often paired with foie gras or blue cheese and comes from a famous Bordeaux appellation near the Garonne River.

Explanation:

This clue points to "Sauterne," a famous sweet white wine from the Sauternes region in Bordeaux, France. The name directly references its place of origin, so no wordplay is involved—just a straightforward geographical hint. If you know French wines, this one stands out for its rich, honeyed flavor from grapes affected by noble rot.

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