A rich and powerful wine displaying herbaceous aromas. The palate, of ripe red berries and ‘cut pepper’ and well developed, rounded tannins, precedes a long, clean finish.
The Filliatreaus' flagship wine. The terrific 'Vieilles Vignes' is made from a parcel of octogenerian vines that yield a strapping dark, earthy wine. It has a wonderful core of ripe cassis flavours and a fine structure of tannins. It should be decanted before drinking and can mature happily for up to a decade. Indeed we are such big fans of this wine that we ship it in every conceivable, format from humble half-bottles to mighty jeroboams.
Julia Harding - JancisRobinson.com says:Deep cherry colour. Intense, deep and pure Cabernet Franc notes of red fruit, peppery herbs and graphite with a perfect touch of leafiness. Dry, slightly dusty tannins. Just enough flesh. Mostly fresh and dry and a little powdery on the finish. Not for those who like a mouthful of fruit. Elegant. 16.5. Drink 2012-2016.
Deep cherry colour. Intense, deep and pure Cabernet Franc notes of red fruit, peppery herbs and graphite with a perfect touch of leafiness. Dry, slightly dusty tannins. Just enough flesh. Mostly fresh and dry and a little powdery on the finish. Not for those who like a mouthful of fruit. Elegant. 16.5. Drink 2012-2016.
Jane MacQuitty - Times Weekend, 3rd November 2012. says:Go to Yapp Bros for the gorgeous Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny, Vieille Vignes with oodles of lively, leafy, dusky, crunchy, red fruit.
Go to Yapp Bros for the gorgeous Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny, Vieille Vignes with oodles of lively, leafy, dusky, crunchy, red fruit.
The Wine Gang - www.thewinegang.com says:From the consistently excellent Filliatreau, this is Cabernet Franc at its most inviting. Subtle hints of pencil-lead and a touch of leafy freshness add savoury interest to the plump, soft, perfumed blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. Succulent and supple, a great food wine.
From the consistently excellent Filliatreau, this is Cabernet Franc at its most inviting. Subtle hints of pencil-lead and a touch of leafy freshness add savoury interest to the plump, soft, perfumed blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. Succulent and supple, a great food wine.
Andrew Neather - London Evening Standard, 30/08/2012 says:Father and son team Paul and Fredrik Filliatreau have now amassed the largest estate in Saumur-Champigny but their standards remain very high. La Grande Vignolle is from a single plot on tuffeau (soft limestone): the 2010 boasts ripe fruit and excellent weight and balance. Their entry-level Domaine Filliatreau 2010 is also nicely balanced, while the Vielles Vignes 2010 is a definite step up: bigger, more complex, longer.
Father and son team Paul and Fredrik Filliatreau have now amassed the largest estate in Saumur-Champigny but their standards remain very high. La Grande Vignolle is from a single plot on tuffeau (soft limestone): the 2010 boasts ripe fruit and excellent weight and balance. Their entry-level Domaine Filliatreau 2010 is also nicely balanced, while the Vielles Vignes 2010 is a definite step up: bigger, more complex, longer.
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