In the glass
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
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Risotto allo zafferano
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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.
- 2005 — First Boké Satèn release
Facts
- Producer
- Villa Franciacorta
- 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.