Chateau Filhot, 2018, Sauternes Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France, White – Sweet, 75cl

Description Varietals Sémillon 60%, Sauvignon 36%, Muscadelle 4% Viticulture Vineyard position : South of the village of Sauternes on south-west facing slopes Harvesting : By hand with successive passages through the vines Winemaking Fermentations : In 50 hectolitre temperature-controlled stainless steel vats Temperature of fermentation : Between 19 and 21 degrés C Length of fermentation : From 10 to 30 days depending to the grape variety and the concentration Filtration : Light and gentle filtration 10 months after the fermentation (no sterile filtration) Blending : Approximately 14 months after fermentation Maturing : 2 years in barrel and vats Barrels : Oak from the Allier forest of central France, 1/3 new barrels yearly Bottling : 20 to 24 months after fermentation The Château Filhot can be appreciated as an aperitif or throughout the following meals : – foie gras – melons – Scallops – asparagus with sauce mousseline – a good roast free-range chicken – a capon – fish with sauce as the Turbot or a Sole – cheeseboard: bleus and Roquefort – desserts (Almond Cake, Fruit Tart)