Château Filhot 2011 – Sauternes, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a fine concentration as well as a small fruit paste side. It reveals notes of lemon paste, quince and small notes crushed pear associated with touches of mandarin paste as well as fine hints of spices and a hint of honey. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight, precise and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, a good definition as well as a meticulous side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of lemon paste, mandarin paste and small notes of quince associated with touches of crushed pear, a fine hint of small yellow fruits / mirabelle plum, honey as well as discreet hints of brioche and pâtisseries. A very discreet / imperceptible hint of yuzu in the background.