2020 Château d’Aiguilhe is a wine from Côte de Castillon, Bordeaux, made by Stephan von Neipperg. The Neipperg is a winemaking family, since around 900 years… the elder brother, the Erbgraf von Neipperg, runs the winery in Schwaigern, Germany, which makes excellent wines (Lemberger, Pinot Noir, Riesling and others). Stephan von Neipperg purchased several wineries in Bordeaux, in particular Canon-La Gaffelière. The d’Aiguilhe was launched to have a more accessible, but great Bordeaux. It is made with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Dark rubi colour with slight violet reflexes. In the nose, dark red fruit – dark cherry in the first nose, but also blueberry and blue plum, hint of flowery notes and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium acidity, tannins quite pronounced but velvety. Pleasant mouthfeel, good length. Great value for money.
TBM 89-90 points.
