Château Filhot
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
A sweet wine with an acidic edge. Love.
A sweet wine with an acidic edge. Love.
Dec 25th, 2018
This wine has a lovely, golden hue, like a room bathed in the glow from a fireplace. On the nose, candied apricots and a hint of lemon peel lead the way. Honey traces portend sweetness. The palate has a special delivery for a sweet tooth. Apples, peaches and pears mingle in a viscous, mouth coating orgy of fruit. There is a good level of acidity, too, in case you're not having it just for dessert. A Brie would go nicely, or a triple cream cheese.
This wine has a lovely, golden hue, like a room bathed in the glow from a fireplace. On the nose, candied apricots and a hint of lemon peel lead the way. Honey traces portend sweetness. The palate has a special delivery for a sweet tooth. Apples, peaches and pears mingle in a viscous, mouth coating orgy of fruit. There is a good level of acidity, too, in case you're not having it just for dessert. A Brie would go nicely, or a triple cream cheese.
Oct 30th, 2017A little sweet to finish dinner. Ch Filhot 2005 Sauternes. Honeyed apricot, a little "plastic" on the nose but expected. The finish is a bit short and the palate a bit light. A tiny bit of spice on the finish, coupled with some vanilla.
A little sweet to finish dinner. Ch Filhot 2005 Sauternes. Honeyed apricot, a little "plastic" on the nose but expected. The finish is a bit short and the palate a bit light. A tiny bit of spice on the finish, coupled with some vanilla.
2 people found it helpfulJun 14th, 2014
Wow! Wow! WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL golden yellow color, not yet too dark. Killer nose of pure and exotic perfection, with all the Philipines and Hawaiian fruits, richness of abundant tropical fruits, and with an exotic factor of sweaty feet aromas. I could drink this wine through my nose, yet wonderful bountiness and lushness of tropical fruit attacks the palate, and if it is not enough, explodes in the third quarter in a whole rainbow experience of flavors and sensations. The structure of this wine to contain all of this is fantastic and sensational, providing so valuable harmony and balance. Full body, with almost creamy texture and weight. This wine is still young. It finish is remarkably long and delicious. 96 pts today, but this wine will peak at 97 or 98 points.
Wow! Wow! WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL golden yellow color, not yet too dark. Killer nose of pure and exotic perfection, with all the Philipines and Hawaiian fruits, richness of abundant tropical fruits, and with an exotic factor of sweaty feet aromas. I could drink this wine through my nose, yet wonderful bountiness and lushness of tropical fruit attacks the palate, and if it is not enough, explodes in the third quarter in a whole rainbow experience of flavors and sensations. The structure of this wine to contain all of this is fantastic and sensational, providing so valuable harmony and balance. Full body, with almost creamy texture and weight. This wine is still young. It finish is remarkably long and delicious. 96 pts today, but this wine will peak at 97 or 98 points.
2 people found it helpfulNov 10th, 2013
Less Noble rot. But otherwise a balanced wine with perfume nose and round body. Good acidity to balance out the sweetness. Can be served not only as a desert wine
Less Noble rot. But otherwise a balanced wine with perfume nose and round body. Good acidity to balance out the sweetness. Can be served not only as a desert wine
1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2020
Mid Lemon in colour. Notes of Orange Marmalade and Orange Peel. Quite unctuous and sweet with M - Acid to finish off. Always a good match with Pate. Edit:- The most southerly Estate In Sauternes and also one of the largest. Established in the early 18th Century. The Filhots perished under the guillotine in 1794 but the property was returned to the family subsequently.
Mid Lemon in colour. Notes of Orange Marmalade and Orange Peel. Quite unctuous and sweet with M - Acid to finish off. Always a good match with Pate. Edit:- The most southerly Estate In Sauternes and also one of the largest. Established in the early 18th Century. The Filhots perished under the guillotine in 1794 but the property was returned to the family subsequently.
1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2017Marmalade on freshly toasted bread. Delicious
Marmalade on freshly toasted bread. Delicious
Jun 20th, 2016Superb, opened in the morning for the dinner, air helped and it offered us a great moment!
Superb, opened in the morning for the dinner, air helped and it offered us a great moment!
Dec 21st, 2015
Nice. Not world class (I assume). Apricot, honey, coffee.
Nice. Not world class (I assume). Apricot, honey, coffee.
Dec 13th, 2015
Very youthful since kept in a very cold cellar. Thinner than greater properties but nice and delicate
Very youthful since kept in a very cold cellar. Thinner than greater properties but nice and delicate
Apr 9th, 2015