The 2023 Aile d'Argent is a Bordeaux Blanc from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This white wine, produced by Aile d'Argent, is a blend primarily composed of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 44.5% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris, and 0.5% Muscadelle. The wine is sealed with a cork.
James Suckling rated the wine 95 points, highlighting its "lush and flavorful character" and "minerally undertones." He notes, "The density and beauty to this is so attractive...fresh at the end," attributing these qualities to the vineyard's limestone soil. Suckling describes the wine as "lively and salty" with a "savory" finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 92 points, with Yohan Castaing praising the 2023 vintage for its "aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, lime tree leaves and spring flowers." Castaing notes the wine's "fleshy core of fruit and a mouthwatering, long finish," and describes it as "charming and enveloping."
Lisa Perrotti-Brown of The Wine Independent gave the wine 94 points, citing its "energetic notes of lemon drops, fresh grapefruit, and lime blossom." She mentions a "chalkiness to the texture" and a "zesty finish," adding that the wine is aged for nine months in oak barrels, with 45% new oak.
Antonio Galloni from Vinous also rated it 94 points, describing the wine as "rich" and "heady," with "tangerine peel, spice, menthol, lime, dried flowers and light tropical accents." Galloni notes that the 2023 vintage has a "greater emphasis on texture and structure."
Jane Anson gave the wine an excellent review with 96 points, appreciating its "great depth and freshness," and "fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell." She praises the balance of "salinity and flesh" and mentions the harvest period from August 29 to September 6.
Jeb Dunnuck rated it 95 points, describing the wine as "a fabulous white" with "ripe pineapple, crushed citrus, white flowers, and hints of toast." He predicts that it will have "well over a decade of prime drinking."
Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave it 94 points, noting its "honeysuckle, white peaches, orange rind, and vanilla aromatics." He describes the wine as "vivacious, energetic, and creamy," with a "honey accent" that adds complexity.
Lastly, Decanter awarded the wine 94 points, praising its "lovely sweet, rich nose" with "honeyed notes, dried flowers, lemon balm, tangerine, and oyster shell." They describe it as "ripe and clean," with a "great balance of soft sweet lemon and peach."
Overall, the 2023 Aile d'Argent is well-received across the board, with excellent reviews highlighting its balance, freshness, and complex flavor profile.