Originally Posted by
SeriouslyLost
Sauternes don't hold together well over time. You'll be lucky if it's even drinkable.
I couldn't disagree more strongly. Sauternes (at least at the Grand Cru level) needs to be aged. I'm currently enjoying a case of halves of 1989 Coutet which is absolutely at its peak and I have the odd bottle left of Rieussec 1976 which is absolutely fabulous, completely unctuous with the most amazing palette of flavours.
I'm not so sure about pairing with cheese - perhaps a very mild Roquefort but nothing else. I would go with Creme Brulee myself. And certainly pate de foie gras, but not foie gras poelee.