2020 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 JL 95 WA 95 DC 93 VN 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, May 2021

(95-96 points) This is full-bodied with layers of fruit. Ripe and flavorful. Lots going on with a fleshy feel. No malolactic this year. Sweet peach, honeysuckle and citrus. Contrastive. 52% sauvignon blanc, 14% sauvignon...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2021

Squeeze fresh lemons over rocks and you get the picture. The wine is bright, zesty, crisp and juicy. With creamy texture, lift and length, the wine offers purity and compelling freshness. 95 Read more...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2021

(93 - 95+ points) Composed of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sauvignon Gris and 34% Sémillon, the 2020 Aile d'Argent has no Muscadelle this year, no skin contact and no malolactic. It sails out of the glass with fabulously...
DC 93

Decanter, May 2021

The first year made entirely under the direction of Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy. I was expecting this to be the wine in the Mouton stable with the most evident transition from Philippe Dhalluin, and certainly you see a little...
VN 93

Vinous, June 2021

(VN 91-93 points) The 2020 Aile d'Argent is terrific. Aromatic and vibrant, it possesses terrific energy and a bit more verve than in the past. The blocked malo style works especially well in this vintage. The Sauvignon...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

2020 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is a vibrant and charismatic white wine, hailing from the celebrated wine region of Bordeaux, France. This particular wine is produced in the Pauillac sub-region, renowned for its strong and robust wines that offer a distinct character that is truly unparalleled in its complexity and depth.

This Bordeaux Blanc is a harmonious blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sauvignon Gris, and 34% Sémillon, offering a full-bodied experience that is both ripe and flavorful. The absence of Muscadelle in this 2020 vintage and the decision to forego malolactic fermentation and skin contact have resulted in a wine that, according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, "sails out of the glass with fabulously flamboyant notes of fresh pineapple, nectarines and jasmine, plus suggestions of key lime pie, passion fruit and orange zest."

In the words of Decanter, this is a wine with "sea breeze and citrus aromatics" and "bright pineapple and apricot flavors". It offers nuance and balance, with a salty-cracker finish that is both distinctive and enticing.

James Suckling notes the wine's fleshy feel, and its bouquet of "sweet peach, honeysuckle and citrus". Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com describes it as "bright, zesty, crisp and juicy" with a "creamy texture, lift and length".

This wine was first crafted under the direction of Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, and it is evident that this transition has led to a little less exuberance but more sculpting in its profile. The 2020 Aile d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is a wine of contrastive characteristics, offering purity and compelling freshness that will delight any wine connoisseur. Its tantalizing citrus and tropical fruit layers, supported by its refreshing acidity and an alluring touch of oiliness to the texture, create an impactful finish that beckons for more. With its high alcohol content of 14%, this is a wine that indeed promises a profound tasting experience.