Aile d'Argent - Bordeaux 2021

matthewjukes.com

18 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Pineapple, lime and grapefruit joust in this exquisite Aile d’Argent, and there is no trace of anything rich, exotic or honeyed (thank goodness those days are behind us). This is the most focussed and tense white Moutons I have ever tasted, and I feel that we are finally reaching the finish line of perfecting the white wine project at this illustrious estate. 18

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Spicy and complex with cardamom, green apple, pineapple and dried lime. Hints of white chocolate and mango, too. Medium-to full-bodied, layered and phenolic. Focused and structured, yet very generous and caressing at the same time. Long, driven and exciting. 64% sauvignon (blanc and gris) and 36% semillon.

Jeb DUNNUCK

94-96 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Another beautiful white in the vintage, the 2021 Aile D'Argent Blanc is 64% Sauvignon and 36% Semillon brought up in 45% new barrels. Ripe melon, honeyed almond, chalky, and bright grapefruit notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with wonderful purity, a great mid-palate, and one heck of a finish. I'd buy it.

Andrew Caillard (Andrew Caillard

94-95 / 100

byMW)the5/17/2022

Pale colour. Fragrant lemon curd, grapefruit and hint spearmint aromas. Sweet fruited wine with abundant grapefruit, lemon glacé, tonic water flavours, attractive mid-palate buoyancy, fine lacy textures and underlying savoury/ biscuity notes. Finish chalky with plentiful ripe fruits. Refined and modern. 64% sauvignon blanc, 36% semillon.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Notes of white peach, ginger, flowers and lemon curd are all over the place. The wine is sweet, fresh and filled with even more of those ripe, sweet, white peaches and pomelo in the zesty finish. You can enjoy this on release. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 36% Semillon and 19% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2023-2030. 94-94

Jane Anson

96 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Aile d'Argent has a more Sauvignon-driven bouquet with lime flower, orange pith, a hint of grapefruit and gooseberry. The palate is well-balanced with a spicy entry, just a hint of ginger, well-balanced with a saline finish. This is absolutely delicious.

vvwine

92-93 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

45% SB, 19% SG, 36 Sémillon. Mittleres Gelb. In der Nase mit exotischen Früchten, Weinbergpfirsich und einem Hauch Rauchigkeit. Der Gaumen ist reiffruchtig, knackig, mit sehr schöner Säure, die Frucht erinnert in der Aromatik wiederum an exotische Früchte, hallt dann im Abgang auf Pfirsich und etwas Grapefruit nach. Ein sehr gut strukturierter Wein mit langem, mineralischem Abgang. (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Mouton Rothschild)

Anthocyanes

95-97 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. Superbe nez de pomelo, d'agrumes confits, de pêche blanche et d'ananas. Bouquet frais et très élégant. Bouche juteuse, fraiche et dense avec une très belle linéarité et des notes de fleurs d'acacia, de poire et de fleurs de printemps. Une expression boisée plus discrète qui lui apporte un côté gourmand. Un Aile d'Argent dans son millésime.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Bursting with aromas of confit citrus, nectarine, grapefruit and pastry cream, the 2021 Aile d'Argent is a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine that's ample and textural, and indeed a touch fat, despite the cooler vintage. It's a blend of 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Sauvignon Gris and the balance Sémillon.

Decanter.com

96 / 100

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

Sharp lemon and lime, grapefruit and apricot and peach - exotic yellow fruits and fresh white stone fruits. Lovely clarity and weight on the palate, it has the density and the texture, juicy but not too much, lively but not too much. Just a wonderful crystalline aspect - absolute purity but with the depth coming from the slightly exotic fruit - pineapple with peach and zest citrus fruits that add sweetness and bitterness while a lick of slate gives a salty tang. Rich but also light and playful - excellent balance and overall delectability. So many details on show. 3.25pH.