Château D'Aiguilhe Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2019

Wine Advocate : 92 Points

(4/7/2022) A terrific effort from this large and immaculately maintained property on the clay-limestone slopes of the Cotes de Castillon, the 2019 d'Aiguilhe exhibits aromas of cherries and cassis mingled with notions of burning embers, licorice and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a mineral finish, it's intelligently matured in tank and large-format oak as well as small barriques. Drink Date 2021 - 2039.

James Suckling : 92 Points

(2/20/2022) Aromas of ripe blackberries, grilled plums, tobacco and dark chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Compact and structured. Drink after 2024.

The Wine Independent : 91 Points

(5/1/2023) Made from 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 d'Aiguilhe is medium to deep garnet-purple colored. It needs a little swirling to reveal notes of crushed black cherries, black raspberries, and violets, plus wafts of tobacco and wild sage. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity, finishing with a skip in its step.

Decanter : 92 Points

(5/28/2020) Brilliant wine maintaining clear grip from start to finish, powerful black fruits with a silky smooth texture. Clear austerity with fresh acidities, this is mouthwatering on the finish and totally moreish. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2036.

Jeb Dunnuck : 92 Points

Vinous - Neal Martin : 92 Points

(12/2021) The 2019 d'Aiguilhe has a really lovely bouquet of ample black cherry, mulberry and light floral scents, very pure and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with cedar-infused red fruit. While not as exuberant as the aromatics, this is nicely detailed and quite poised on the finish. No, I still cannot pronounce its name, but this Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux is well worth seeking out. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2038.