2024 Ch d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

A savory and juicy wine, showing berries, chocolate and some meat. Medium-bodied with creamy texture. A blend of 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc.

91-92 points jamessuckling.com

In the limestone soils of Castillon, the key was to avoid austerity, and here the focus is very much on cherry bud, savoury cherry pit, violet floral notes, chalk and pumice stone, mouthwatering and savoury. Harvest 24 September to 10 October. 38 hl/ha. 20% new oak for ageing. 20hl casks, and probably slightly longer ageing than usual.

89 points janeanson.com

The 2024 d'Aiguilhe is a bit stemmy with notes of cassis and dark berries, followed by a moderately weighted, lively and energetic palate framed by brittle tannins, with a firm, somewhat austere finish.

86-88 points robertparker.com

A classic limestone expression from this terroir, the 2024 Château D'Aiguilhe has juicy red fruits, sappy, minty flowers, and chalky minerality. It's medium-bodied, has a pretty, elegant, silky mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a good finish.

89-91 points jebdunnuck.com