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    16
  • Decanting time

    1h
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    Now

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The Story

The 62 hectares of vines of the château Filhot are planted with 60 % of Sémillon, 36 % of Sauvignon and 4 % of Muscadelle. The hillsides face towards the south or the south-west and consist of gravels, clay and sand on calcareous base. They are bordered by the Landes forest and are crossed by Ciron (small local river) which creates the ideal microclimate for the development of the botrytis cinerea on the grapes.

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Recently I encountered a bottle of 1924 Filhot, the oldest example that I have tasted, and it proved that Filhot can create a wonderful, life-affirming, vibrant and downright delicious Sauternes that effortlessly defies time. This 96-year-old comes from the twilight of Filhot’s halcyon days, since by the following decade, its vineyard had withered from 120 hectares in the mid-19th century to just 20 hectares. Limpid amber in color, the bouquet is a spellbinding mélange of quince, nectarine, mandarin and a faint scent of pumpkin, all delivered with the delineation of a top Sauternes cru. With time it develops a touch of chlorophyll, a trait I usually find in old Barsac. The palate is underpinned by a killer line of acidity that cuts through the wild honey, quince, satsuma and stem ginger notes. There is wonderful weight and tension throughout, and it finishes with satisfying sharpness that defies its venerable age and urges you back for another sip. This is a wonderful bottle of old Sauternes and perhaps the finest Filhot that I have ever encountered. I bet it will offer another 20 years of pleasure with ease. 95/Drink 2020-2040.

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