Grapes affected by noble rot in Sauternes, France

16th July 2020 | Cork Talk | 5 minute read

What is Noble Rot? The Juicy Details Behind Botrytis

By Lorna Povey

It doesn’t look all that appetising, but trust us, noble rot is vital in making the very best and most expensive sweet wines in the world – including some of the biggest names in dessert wine like Sauternes, Tokaji, Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese.

Here’s everything you need to know about this natural wonder that completely transforms the flavours and characteristics of any grape variety it touches.