2023 Aile d`Argent (Bordeaux Blanc)

50% Sauvignon Blanc/44.5% Semillon/5% Sauvignon Gris/0.5% Muscadelle
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine Score
96 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2024
90-92 points, Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com, April 2024
92-94 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2024
91-93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2024
Wine Status
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2023 Aile d`Argent (Bordeaux Blanc)

Media Reviews

Jane Anson

Great depth and freshness, fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell, grilled oak and genersoity. Balances salinity and flesh, expertly judged. Harvest August 29 to September 6, 45% new oak for ageing. Co-fermented Muscadelle with Sauvignon Gris. 96 points

Yohan Castaing

Evoking aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, lime tree leaves and spring flowers, the 2023 Aile d`Argent is medium to full-bodied, charming and enveloping with a fleshy core of fruit and a mouthwatering, long finish. While not as dense or fleshy as previous iterations, this vintage is a notable success within its context. It is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 44.5% Sauvignon Gris and 0.5% Muscadelle. 90-92 points

Antonio Galloni

The 2023 Aile d’Argent is a rich, heady, wine that very much captures the radiant style of the year in its generous textural feel. Tangerine peel, spice, menthol, lime, dried flowers and light tropical accents abound, The 2023 is a serious dry white. There’s a bit more Sémillon in the blend and a greater emphasis on texture and structure than usual, while the oak imprint and exotic character of some previous editions have been toned down. 92-94 points

Neal Martin

The 2023 Aile d`Argent contains a little more Sémillon than usual (44.5%) to add texture to the blend. It has a lovely bouquet with grapefruit, hints of lime cordial, chamomile and lanolin. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and focused, with just a slight bitter lemon note imparting tension. A hint of ginger rises on the aftertaste. Superb. 91-93 points

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