France

Chateau Filhot

Chateau Filhot 2eme Cru Classe Sauternes

Bordeaux

Sauternes

Soft pale gold, rich apricot and apple blossom on the nose, apricot puree on the palate, fairly sweet but well matched by acidity and lime zest, a slow uncurling of campfire smoke, very pretty and charming. Owner Counts de Vaucelles. 1/3 new oak.

Inside Bordeaux

There is freshness and grip here, along with silky texture and a ton of smoked apricot, nectatrine and saffron. 33% new oak barrels. Well judged pretty modern style, enjoyable. Vaucelles family, 62ha.

Owned by Gabriel de Vaucelles, a cousin of the Lur Saluces, this is an estate that has been making better and better wines over recent years. In the challengingly dry vinage of 2022, there is a clear emphasis on smoked caramel, dried apricots, fresh figs and a silky texture that is enticing, if overly sweet.

The 2020 Filhot has a pale lemon-straw color. It springs from the glass with vivacious notions of baked apples, peach preserves, and lime leaves, with hints of parrafin wax, wild fungi, and powdered ginger. The palate is rich and seductive, with a lively backbone and a nicely balanced, earthy finish.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

A blend of 60% Semillon, 36% Sauvignon Blanc, and 4% Muscadelle, the 2019 Filhot is pale lemon-straw in color. The nose is subtly spicy, with underlying apple pie, powdered ginger, and preserved kumquat notes plus a hint of quince paste. The palate is soft, spicy, and appealing, with a slightly abrupt finish.

Lukt av søtlig sitron, pære, tørket ananas, fersk honning og earl grey te. 

På smak er den litt kremet med en rund munnfølelse. Det er tørket aprikos, ananas, krydder og vanilje. Godt integrert syre som matcher sødmen godt. Den er dog litt spinkel og for enkel for høyere poengsum. Ettersmaken sitter en stund. 

Expert

Medium straw-gold in color, the 2012 Filhot sings of lemon marmalade, preserved kumquat, and candied ginger with touches of lime leaves and chalk dust. The palate delivers plenty of sweetness and tension, with lovely purity and a zingy finish.

2024	No priceNot available	Excellent
2023	No priceNot available	Outstanding
2022	No priceNot available	Excellent
2020	No priceNot available	Outstanding
2019	No priceNot available	Very Good

Category	Sweet wine
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Producer	Chateau Filhot
Vintages	1979
Country	France, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Bottle	37.5 cl

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