Winery: Château d’Aiguilhe
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux
Date Winery was established: 1998
Grape Variety: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol Content / Volume: 14.5% / 750ml
Rating: 92 pts. Wine Enthusiast / 94 pts. Wine Cellar Insider
Decanting Time: open bottle for 1 hour, decant and serve at 18°C
Good to know: Owned by Stephan von Neipperg since 1998, Château d'Aiguilhe embodies one of the most beautiful vineyards in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux area.
The estate occupies a vast land of 140 hectares, 90 of which are devoted to viticulture. The vineyard, exclusively located on the plateau, benefits from natural drainage and excellent sunshine thanks to a global exposure to the south.
The soils, of clay-limestone and clay-silty structure, make up a thin layer of rather poor soil resting on a limestone substrate which ensures the vines a remarkable water regulation. Added to the average age of the vineyard, these natural data combine to create eminently favorable conditions for the cultivation of the vine (28 years old average).
