A superb 'second' wine from the Ch d'Aiguilhe estate in Castillon area of Bordeaux. Owned by the immensely influential Stephan von Neipperg, this estate is right up there with the top St Emilion chateaux at a fraction of the price. The savvy claret followers secret.
A harmonious blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc giving a beautiful herbaciousness to the core flavours. Oak aging gives a generous feel to the body and influences the flavours with a mild lick of well integrated toasty vanilla. This is a great wine in its own right and will give immediate joy to those savvy enough to track it down.
93/100 James Suckling "The purity of fruit to this is really attractive with blue fruit, blackberries and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannin's, a solid core of fruit and a long, attractive finish. Drink in 2022 and onwards."