Aiguilhe - Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

The Von Neipperg Family, a history intertwined with winegrowing

Château d'Aiguilhe, on of the most beautiful vineyards in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

Purchased by Stephan von Neipperg in late 1998, Château d’Aiguilhe is one of the finest and most beautiful vineyards in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Located back from the river, the château's dignified ruins bear witness to a long and turbulent history. Today, the estate covers 140 hectares, including 90 planted with vines. The vines grow exclusively on the plateau, where they benefit from south-facing sun exposure and excellent natural drainage.

Vinous

byNeal Martinthe3/28/2018

The 2014 Aiguilhe has a dark core. The nose is tightly wound with blackberry cedar and graphite notes, nicely defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, easygoing blackberry and bilberry fruit. There is a little sappiness towards the finish that just tapers in slightly, but otherwise, a delightful Côtes de Castillon. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Wine Advocate

byNeal Martinthe3/31/2017

The 2014 d'Aiguilhe has a wonderful, quite detailed bouquet with black cherries, melted tar, minerals and a touch of sea spray. The palate is well balanced with supple red and black fruit, well-judged acidity, very feminine and lithe in the mouth with a caressing and very pure finish. This is just a sublime d'Aiguilhe that will give several years of drinking pleasure.

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Fascinating aromas of dark fruit, smoke and dried flowers. The palate is full and juicy yet still delivers a solid and polished tannin structure as well as a good backbone of acidity, which adds depth and definition. Solid wine. Great value for the quality. Better in 2020.

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe2/8/2017

This has an ample core of lively plum, blackberry and anise notes that is silky in feel, but has heft and persistence. The finish pulls in a singed apple wood note, but the purity of fruit wins out easily overall. Drink now through 2024. 19,200 cases made.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 d'Aiguilhe is classy, polished and refined. Bright red cherry, raspberry and floral notes are front and center. Sweet vanillin notes from the oak still need to integrate, but otherwise this is a very pretty wine. The bright acidity of the vintage gives the wine an attractive kick of energy. Drink this gracious, midweight Côtes de Castillon over the next handful of years. The blend is 80 % Merlot and 20 % Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times.

Wine Enthusiast

byRoger Vossthe12/1/2016

Stephan von Neipperg of Château Canon la Gaffelière was an early proponent of Castillon vineyard potential and chose this property which is on the same ridge as Saint-Emilion. Fruity and ripe, this is a generous wine. Finely structured tannins back up the black-currant fruits and give the wine a texture that bodes well for the future. Drink from 2019.

Le Point

15,5

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, épices, bouche ronde, fraîche, note de violette, généreux, plein, droit, note saline en finale.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

Stephan von Neipperg's 2014 d'Aiguilhe is plump, juicy and impeccably balanced. The flavors are dark and sumptuous, with plenty of red cherry, plum, spice and cedar. Polished and beautifully textured throughout, the 2014 is real stand out. Sweet floral notes add breadth to the expressive finish. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-91

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Fresh, red and black fruits with a spicy, mineral driven, sweet, spicy, plum and cherry finish. 90-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château d'Aiguilhe 2014 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc picked between 3 and 13 October, vatted for 30 days and aged in 30% new oak barrels. It has an immediately pleasurable nose that should remain intact by the time of bottling: bundles of juicy mulberry and strawberry fruit with a smear of vanilla filling in any gaps. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a touch of citric fruit lending tension, impressive depth with a nicely poised, yet elegant finish. There will be better 2014s in Bordeaux but few with the QPR of this little beauty. The only downside? Pronouncing the name when you place the order. Say "de-gwee" and you should be there however, don't blame me if a case of something completely different arrives.

Jancis Robinson

byJancis Robinsonthe4/23/2015

Dark, sweet, dried-fruit aromas and pretty drying tannins on the end. Good intentions but slightly less oak might help showcase the fruit. Hint of green on the end. Drink 2018-2021

Decanter.com

16,5

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

Same stable as Canon-la-Gaffelière. Attractive dark fruit and vanilla aromatics. Finely extracted tannins - perhaps a touch more tender this year. Fresh, chalky finish. Will age. Drink: 2019-2026 (88)

Jamessuckling.com

90-91

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This is very long with a chalk and berry character. Wonderful depth of blackberry and plums.

René Gabriel

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Sehr würziges Bouquet, blaue Beeren, Tabakblatt, Szechuanpfeffer und Lakritze. Im zweiten Ansatz Rosmarinnadeln und schwarze Pflaumen, wirktdabei dezent trocken. Fleischiger, körniger Gaumen, wirkt so noch etwas extrahiert, respektive fordernd. Ein Charakter-Castillon. 200'000 Flaschen Produktion - auf diesem Qualitätsniveauniveau. Bravo! 17/20 2022 – 2037

Wine Spectator

88-91

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Fresh and open, with a kiss of toasted vanilla giving way quickly to lively plum and raspberry fruit. Offers a spice-infused finish. Should be a solid value.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Franc 20 % Merlot 80 %
Appellation	Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
Millesime	2014
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Franc 20 %
Merlot 80 %

Appellation

Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

Millesime

2014

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

Un repas	Autour du repas
Un cadeau	Faire une découverte !

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