Aiguilhe - Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2016

Jancis Robinson

15,5

byJancis Robinsonthe2/5/2020

Yvesbeck.wine

90

byYves Beckthe3/20/2019

Bouquet épicé, invitant, encore un peu marqué par l'élevage mais également par le terroir avec des notes crayeuses. Elevé dans 30% de bois neuf, le vin brille par son authenticité. Au palais le vin est agréable, équilibré, et doté d'une belle tension, d'une race qu'il doit à son terroir. Finale crayeuse. 90/100

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

The 2016 Château d'Aiguilhe checks in as 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc brought up in 30% new barrels before being bottled with no fining. As with the white, it has brilliant limestone character as well as vibrant strawberry and black raspberry fruits, hints of violets and flowers, background oak, and medium to full-bodied richness. It’s a balanced, high-quality 2016 well worth seeking out. Drink it over the coming 15 years or so.

Wine Spectator

92

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

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.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

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.

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019

The 2016 d’Aiguilhe, bottled in March 2018, is showing some reduction on the nose, although it blows off to reveal black cherries, cassis and hints of date on the nose, plus a bit of black olive lurking in the background. The spicy palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannin. There is impressive energy here, courtesy of the calcaire soils. Well-defined and linear on the finish. A very fine d’Aiguilhe that will reward bottle age.

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe1/21/2019

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 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.