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Aile d'Argent 2019

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Bordeaux Generic
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

This is the dry white wine of Mouton Rothschild that has been produced in small quantities since the first vintage in 1991. The vineyard (which is planted with 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 43% Semillon and 2% Muscadelle) is inland from the Chateau at the edge of the Pauillac appellation but the wine is labelled AC Bordeaux. The 2018 vintage is made from a blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Semillon.

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Tasting Notes

A very exotic Aile d’Argent with dried-mango, fresh-pineapple, and sliced-lemon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very ripe, yet it’s framed by bright acidity. Tangy and vivid with a long, intense finish. Exciting. Contrastive. 38% semillon and the rest sauvignon blanc and gris.

97/98
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2020

Mouton's white is a blend this year of 61% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Semillon and 1% Muscadelle, harvested from the 5th to the 11th of September. This 2019 Aile d'Argent sails of of the glass with beguiling scents of pink grapefruit, lemon drops, orange blossoms and candied ginger with hints of jasmine, lime cordial and coriander seed. The medium-bodied palate reveals compelling poise and sophistication, with a racy line of freshness lifting the citrus and spice layers to a long, opulent finish. Very impressive!

93/95
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com, June 2020

61% Sauvignon (Blanc and Gris), 38% Sémillon, 1% Muscadelle. Barrel sample. The Sauvignon dominates the aromatics but a ripe spectrum with citrus (grapefruit) and floral (acacia) notes. Palate rich and full with a hint of vanilla oak on attack. Loads of drive, though, and plenty of minerally freshness alongside. Drink 2022 – 2030

17+
James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com, June 2020
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