2014 Aile d`Argent (Bordeaux Blanc)
Secondary Description
Grippy, and although balanced, hasn`t yet achieved harmony. It`s a tad phenolic at this stage - a touch raw, but it will pull together. (CW 30/03/15)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
old
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Classification
Medoc first growths 1st 1er
Score
92 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, April 2015
88-90 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2015
93 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, May 2015
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Jean-Marc Quarin
Blended with two thirds Sauvignon and one third Semillon. Malolactic fermentation took place in about 10% of the batches. To avoid oxidation, bottling will be carried out next May.
Menthol and spice on the nose. Caresses the palate. Big sappy finish. Delicious. 92 points
Neal Martin
The Aile d’Argent 2014 Blanc is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon. It does not quite possess the complexity of the previous two vintages, but there are fine pear skin and nectarine scents to enjoy. The palate is fresh and citric on the entry: green apple, Conference pear and a dash of lemongrass, leading to a punchy, spicy finish. Fine-but not a top-tier Aile d`Argent. 88-90 points
Tim Atkin MW
Mouton`s white comes from five different parcels, all of them in Pauillac, and it`s always a delicious, creamy blend, with flavours of grapefruit and fresh herbs and a stone fruit undertone. The new oak percentage has been reduced to good effect and now stands at 40%. Only 18,000 bottles made, alas. 93
points