Filhot Sauternes 1967

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Filhot
Label Name:
 
Sauternes
Vintage:
 
1967
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux (Graves)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted in auction catalogs (WineBid, Christie’s) and marketplace listings; user/critic entries (TastingBook) score ~87–94; vintage 1967 in Sauternes considered excellent by many tasters

Tasting Note
Deep golden; honeyed apricot, crystallized orange peel, marmalade, toasted hazelnut and rancio notes. Vibrant acidity balances rich sweetness; long, elegant finish with orange peel and spice.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, Roquefort/blue cheeses, fruit tarts, tarte Tatin. Asian: Peking duck, honey-glazed roast pork, mango sticky rice, mildly spiced Thai or Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested in multiple passes selecting botrytised grapes; gentle pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; barrel ageing (~18–24 months) with a portion in new Allier oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Filhot, founded 1709, classed Deuxième Cru (1855). Family-owned (de Vaucelles); 62 ha planted (≈60% Sémillon, 36% Sauvignon, 4% Muscadelle). Produces classic Sauternes with structured acidity and aging potential.