Château Villefranche
Château Villefranche Sauternes
4.0
Expert Rating
4.0
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Villefranche Sauternes is a renowned wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. This exquisite wine is produced from carefully selected grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the château. The vineyard features a unique microclimate, with morning mists and warm afternoons, which promote the development of noble rot on the grapes. This natural process concentrates the sugars and flavors, resulting in a lusciously sweet and complex wine. The winemaking at Château Villefranche involves meticulous harvesting and fermentation techniques to preserve the wine's natural sweetness and balance. The wine exhibits a rich golden color, with aromas of honey, apricot, and botrytis. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of sweetness, acidity, and a long, lingering finish. Château Villefranche Sauternes is a true gem for those seeking a luxurious and indulgent dessert wine experience.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Château Villefranche Sauternes is a renowned wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France.This sweet white wine is made primarily from Sémillon grapes, with smaller amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. It is known for its luscious and complex flavors, with notes of honey, apricot, peach, and botrytis. The wine has a rich golden color and a velvety texture, with a balanced acidity that keeps it from being overly cloying. Château Villefranche Sauternes is often enjoyed as a dessert wine, pairing well with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-based desserts. Its exceptional quality and aging potential make it a favorite among wine enthusiasts.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2070
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Muscadelle
Sémillon
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Villefranche
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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