Magnum Château D'Aiguilhe - Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2016

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

the6/6/2017

Très grande mati-re avec un profil sanguin, tanins impeccablement intégrés dans un vin séducteur et finement boisé.

Wein Wisser

17,5 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

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.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/28/2017

Pretty mâche and white asparagus notes bounce along, backed by a light lemon pith hint. A fresh, unencumbered white.—J.M.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

2016 était la climatologie parfaite pour ce type de sol. Or, goûté plusieurs fois, ce vin se présente avec un fruité trop mûr et une bouche tendre, avec peu de vie dans le fruit et plus aucun rapport avec sa personnalité d’origine. Une déception pour un vin qui fut un Outsider.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 d'Aiguilhe is gorgeous. A rush of cherry, red plum, espresso, sweet spice and flowers makes a strong first impression. Plump, juicy and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2016 hits all the right notes. This succulent, inviting wine is a terrific effort from Stephan von Neipperg and his team. Tasted two times.

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(85 Merlot, 15 Cabernet Franc) | 30% new oak | 14.2% alc. | 49 hl/ha. Amazing plum and cherry notes on the nose sound the arrival of this superb wine and the juiciness and the richness are superb. There is a glossiness and sheen to this wine which is very impressive and this exuberance is balanced with bright, tart acidity which drives you straight back to the glass. This is a delicious wine and one of my favourite vintages from this estate. 17.5

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Sweet start and a very solid, well-constructed wine though in 2016 the structure rather dominates the fruit. Almost painful to taste. Rather drying tannins. 16+

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

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.