Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 Cotes de Castillon
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Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:The 2016 d'Aiguilhe is absolutely delicious. Succulent, nuanced and inviting, the 2016 has so much to offer. Ripe cherry, plum, French oak, mocha, new leather and spice all flesh out effortlessly. Deep, generous and resonant, the 2016 captures all the best the vintage has to offer. Sweet, silky tannins add to the wine's considerable appeal. It would be nice to see a bit less overtness to the oak. The wine really does not need it. In 2016, d'Aiguilhe is very pretty. Tasted two times.
James Mothels im Februar 2019: Juicy loganberry and black currant fruit forms an inviting core, while light bay, tobacco and violet notes fill in around the fruit. Offers a fleshy edge but keeps an emphasis on cut and drive through the finish. Drink now through 2028. 18,375 cases made.
James Suckling im Februar 2019: This is very precise with dark-berry, sandalwood and light chocolate character. Just a hint of sweet fruit and wet earth. Medium body, firm tannins and a pretty finish. Drinkable, but better in 2021.
90-92 / 100 Parker Punkte
Neal Martin bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 im April 2017:
The 2016 Chateau d'Aiguilhe is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc picked from 30 September until 18 October, matured in 30% new oak. It has a warm and sensual bouquet: small macerated black cherries, blueberry and sloes, a light floral tincture emerging with time. This has a little more strictness compared to the 2015 last year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and good body. Sappy black fruit, a touch of spice towards the finish, and you have yourself a very fine Côtes de Castillon.
91-92 / 100 Punkte
James Suckling bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 im März 2017:
Dense and silky with a polished and refined tannin backbone. Medium body, beautiful fruit and a soft-textured finish.
91-94 / 100 Punkte Winespectator
James Molesworth bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 im April 2017:
Well-formed and integrated already, with a fleshy edge and good energy throughout. Features plum, anise and blackberry fruit, accented by a streak of bramble. A tasty wine in the making. —J.M.
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Bei unseren Primeur Proben im April 2017 konnten wir den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 verkosten und waren begeistert.
Für uns ist dies einer der besten Chateau d Aiguilhe den es je gab, wir notierten wie folgt: schöne reife und dunkle nase, sehr klare Aromatik. Im Mund schön saftig und fleischig mit Frische und reifem poliertem Tannin. Unsere Wertung für den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2016 91-92+ Punkte, er wird wahrscheinlich einer der cleversten Weinkäufe in diesem Jahrgang sein. Die Cuvee hat einen sehr hohen Merlotanteil auch in diesem Jahrgang.