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Winery: Château d’Aiguilhe

Country / Region: France / Bordeaux, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux

Date Winery was established: 1998

Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14.5% / 750ml

Decanting Time: Open bottle for 15 minutes and start serving at 18°C

Good to know: Owned by Stephan von Neipperg since 1998, Château d'Aiguilhe embodies one of the most beautiful vineyards in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux area.

This Comte d'Aiguilhe is very easy to drink Bordeaux with Merlot predominant. The vintage (2016) makes it very approachable even at that young age. It has a slightly deep purple color. The aroma has black fruit hints with balsamic, wood, cocoa powder and smoked accents. To the palate, it is very juicy, tannic and creamy with a hit of spice and a finish of peppery taste. This wine has been aged in 80% new oak barrels for 17 months.

The estate occupies a vast land of 140 hectares, 90 of which are devoted to viticulture. The vineyard, exclusively located on the plateau, benefits from natural drainage and excellent sunshine thanks to a global exposure to the south.

The soils, of clay-limestone and clay-silty structure, make up a thin layer of rather poor soil resting on a limestone substrate which ensures the vines a remarkable water regulation. Added to the average age of the vineyard, these natural data combine to create eminently favorable conditions for the cultivation of the vine (28 years old average).