d'Aiguilhe 2018 (750ML)

93 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "The purity of fruit to this is really attractive with blue fruit, blackberries and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, a solid core of fruit and a long, attractive finish." 01/21

91-94 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Offers very juicy and fun raspberry and blackberry fruit, with lively anise and spice accents. Should be delicious." 4/19

92 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter: "Stephan von Neipperg teases out lovely richness here, as ever. It has clear oak finesse balanced by lift and succulence through the palate. The silky texture does a good job of wrapping those tannins up and giving a soft landing to the austerity. Good, perky, hedonistic and juicy." 3/19

91-93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck: "A sleeper in the vintage, the 2018 Château d'Aiguilhe comes from the talented team of Canon-La-Gaffelière. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the limestone soils of the Castillon region, still aging in 20% new oak, it has impressive cassis and black raspberry fruits intermixed with notions of crushed rocks, spice, and spring flowers. Pure, medium to full-bodied, with both sweet fruit and integrated acidity, it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate yet keep for 10-15 years or more. It's going to be a smoking value!" 5/19