Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, vanilla, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse, yellow apple

Villa Franciacorta's Boké Satèn. 100 percent Chardonnay with 36 months on lees and the soft 4.5 bar mousse of the Satèn category.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow peach and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al rosmarino
    Rosemary roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and vanilla; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Capesante gratinate
    Gratinated scallops meet the wine's brioche aromatics; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell.

History

Boké is Villa Franciacorta's Satèn. 100 percent Chardonnay vinified partly in oak, sitting in the cellar's Satèn tier.

  1. 2005: First Boké Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Villa Franciacorta · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 30 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
0-8 from disgorgement
First vintage
2005
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Villa Franciacorta Boké Brut

What does Villa Franciacorta Boké taste like?

Yellow peach, acacia honey, vanilla, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse and yellow apple on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

Why is the Satèn called Boké?

Boké is the cellar's signature Satèn line. The name reflects the soft, silky 4.5 bar mousse and the rounded character of the cuvée.

When should I drink Boké?

Drink within 0 to 8 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and patisserie aromatics are at their best between 2 and 6 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price premium vegan

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