Château Filhot, 2ème Cru Classé Sauternes, Bordeaux 2015 (37.5cl) Dolomite Cabernet Franc showing a finesse

showing a finesse

yet also supple

only natural yeasts are used and the addition of sulphur is kept to a minimum

Still quite energetic - this is normal as it won't fully open up until the middle of next spring

but is perhaps slightly more refined than usual and less extroverted

Château Filhot, 2ème Cru Classé Sauternes, Bordeaux 2015 (37.5cl) Dolomite Cabernet Franc showing a finesseChateau Filhot was established by Romain de Filhot in the 18th century although it is likely the vines were planted a century before. The estate is situated just north of the of Sauternes and today is owned and run by Henri de Vaucelles, assisted by his son Gabriel. Between them they have undertaken an ambitious programme of replanting and renovation over the past 30 years including a total renovation of the cellars in 1995. New French Allier oak has