Chateau d'Aiguilhe Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2018

Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France

93 JS / 92 AG / 92 WE / 92 Decanter / 91 JD

Chateau d’Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon is a beautiful red wine gem from the excellent 2018 vintage in Bordeaux. The von Neipperg counts are descended from a noble line dating back to the Holy Roman Empire. This family has contributed great soldiers and illustrious diplomats throughout the centuries. Responsible for numerous military exploits, the family’s long history is grounded in their attachment to their land. In fact, the Counts von Neipperg have been making fine wine since the 12th century. Chateau d’Aiguilhe is located on hills overlooking the Right Bank of the Dordogne River, on the border between the Cotes de Castillon and Saint-Emilion appellations. This 110- hectare estate has 50 hectares of vines, which are planted exclusively on the upper part of the hills.

“Readers looking for a beautiful Bordeaux that's not going to break the bank should check out the 2018 Château D'Auguilhe. Coming from the cooler Castillon region to the east of Saint-Emilion, this beauty offers a terrific perfume of ripe black raspberries, cherries, roasted herbs, sweet mulch, and spring flowers. It has a fresh, crunchy quality to its fruit, nicely integrated acidity, ripe yet present tannins, and the class to keep for 10-15 years.”—Jeb Dunnuck, 91 points!

“The purity of fruit to this is really attractive with blue fruit, blackberries and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannin's, a solid core of fruit and a long, attractive finish. Drink in 2022 and onwards.”—James Suckling 93 points!

Enjoy Chateau d’Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon with roast duck, veal, ratatouille, and cheeses.