Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (Château d’Aiguilhe 2nd wine)

Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe (or “The Lord of Aiguilhe”) is the second wine of Château d’Aiguilhe, owned by Count Von Neipperg since 1998. The Château is one of the finest and most beautiful vineyards in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the high hillsides of the right bank of the Dordogne.

Combining power and freshness, the wines of Château d’Aiguilhe succeed in expressing the terroir’s strong personality, and show very well after 5 years in bottle.

For more info, visit Château d’Aiguilhe website.

VARIETALS
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby/purple colour.

NOSE
This second wine from Château d’Aiguilhe offers a ripe and fragrant nose, with notes of black fruit.

PALATE
On the palate, it is linear, with smooth tannins, a rich structure, and lovely spicy notes. The black fruit aromas and juicy acidity balance the full-bodied character, creating a wine with great potential.

AGEING
Aging for 15 to 20 months in oak barrels (up to 80% new).

PAIRING
Best enjoyed after a short decanting, this wine lends itself to all meats in sauce or roasted, such as a nice rib of beef or even veal chops with thyme. Try it also with a juicy hamburger stuffed with cheese or a pasta Bolognese.

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