2016 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 DC 93 JL 93
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jamessuckling.com, February 2019

The aromas of dried pineapple and mangoes dominate the nose with hints of macaroons and cooked apples. Full-bodied, dense and tannic with serious thickness. It’s layered, extremely long and chewy with a powerful and ripe...
DC 93

Decanter, October 2018

This has almost an edge of sherry to the attack, shot through with gorgeous freshness through the mid-palate accompanied by white flowers and nectarines, adding light and juice. It has great persistency and is clearly an...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2017

Fresh, juicy citrus fruit, flowers, honeydew melon and mineral essences get the wine going. There is ample yellow citrus peel and a judicious hint of honey, rounding out the sweet, juicy, pomelo, pineapple, vanilla and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML

The 2016 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is a compelling French wine that hails from the renowned region of Bordeaux, specifically the sub-region of Pauillac. Noted wine reviewers have praised this vintage, with James Suckling describing it as an "exotic, wild wine with a large presence," and Jeff Leve highlighting its fresh, juicy citrus fruit, flowers, honeydew melon, and mineral essences.

One cannot overlook the distinctive blend that constitutes this wine: 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 46% Semillon, and a splash of Muscadelle at 1%. This blend results in a layered, dense, and tannic composition with a powerful and ripe finish. The full-bodied character of this wine is punctuated by the dominating aromas of dried pineapple, mango, macaroons, and cooked apples, with an underlying complexity of pomelo, pineapple, vanilla, and white peach flavors.

The 2016 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is not a wine that will fade into the background. Its serious thickness and chewy texture make it a robust white that defies expectations. Decanter's review also underlines the wine's superior quality and longevity, noting the edge of sherry to the attack and the lush signature of this white.

In all, the 2016 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is an exotic, powerful, and satisfying wine that promises to deliver a memorable drinking experience. It is a testament to the mastery of its producer and the richness of the Bordeaux region.