“The 2018 d’Aiguilhe is fabulous. Rich and ample to the core, the 2018 bursts from the glass with striking intensity. Super-ripe red and purplish berry fruit, lavender and rose petals are some of the many nuances that flesh out in the glass. This sumptuous, flamboyant Côtes de Castillon is a real stunner. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.” 89-92 pts., Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
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2018 Chateau D’Aiguilhe, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 12x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£144.96 / Case£12.08 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
4 in stock
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Vinous 89-92
The 2018 d’Aiguilhe is fabulous. Rich and ample to the core, the 2018 bursts from the glass with striking intensity. Super-ripe red and purplish berry fruit, lavender and rose petals are some of the many nuances that flesh out in the glass. This sumptuous, flamboyant Côtes de Castillon is a real stunner. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033
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