2014 Chateau d’Aiguilhe Cotes De Castillon [Future Arrival]

Pro Reviews

Wine Spectactor (WS)

This has an ample core of lively plum, blackberry and anise notes that is silky in feel, but has heft and persistence. The finish pulls in a singed apple wood note, but the purity of fruit wins out easily overall. Drink now through 2024. 19,200 cases made. –JM

Wine Advocate (WA)

The Château d’Aiguilhe 2014 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc picked between 3 and 13 October, vatted for 30 days and aged in 30% new oak barrels. It has an immediately pleasurable nose that should remain intact by the time of bottling: bundles of juicy mulberry and strawberry fruit with a smear of vanilla filling in any gaps. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a touch of citric fruit lending tension, impressive depth with a nicely poised, yet elegant finish. There will be better 2014s in Bordeaux but few with the QPR of this little beauty. The only downside? Pronouncing the name when you place the order. Say “de-gwee” and you should be there however, don’t blame me if a case of something completely different arrives. -Neal Martin

Wine Cellarage (WC)

This is very long with a chalk and berry character. Wonderful depth of blackberry and plums.

Vinous Media (VM)

Stephan von Neipperg’s 2014 d’Aiguilhe is plump, juicy and impeccably balanced. The flavors are dark and sumptuous, with plenty of red cherry, plum, spice and cedar. Polished and beautifully textured throughout, the 2014 is real stand out. Sweet floral notes add breadth to the expressive finish. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. – Antonio Galloni