Aile d`Argent 2016

Aile d`Argent 2016

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  • Vinous rating 92
  • Robert Parker rating 90
  • Jancis Robinson rating 90
Aile d`Argent 2016
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HED93517

75 cl

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£129.00
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Château Mouton Rothschild`s Aile d`Argent is typically produced in limited quantities, as it represents a smaller portion of their overall production compared to their red wines. The 2016 vintage is a blend composed of 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 46% Semillon and 1% Muscadelle. Expect notes of citrus, tropical fruits, white flowers, and a touch of oak. While Bordeaux whites are generally enjoyable when young, they can also age well.
92 Vinous
The 2016 Aile d’Argent underwent a high percentage of malolactic fermentation (27%). It has a generous, expressive bouquet of honeysuckle, beeswax and lime flower aromas, and just a light oily/Riesling note in the background. The palate is well balanced and crisp, with a fine line of acidity and a touch of stem ginger and orange peel toward the finish. This is beautifully balanced and long, and while not quite in the league of the 2015 Aile d’Argent, it is seriously delicious. Neal Martin1st January 2019
90 Jancis Robinson
Blended of 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 46% Sémillon and 1% Muscadelle, the 2016 Aile d'Argent comes charging forth with tropical fruit notes of guava and pineapple plus peach preserves, lemongrass, candied ginger and orange blossoms with a waft of clover honey. Medium-bodied, the palate is broad and rich with just enough freshness, finishing on a savory note.Lisa Perrotti-Brown30th November 2018

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The prestigious Château Mouton Rothschild estate is home to the world-renowned First Growth of the same name, in addition to a second red wine, Petit Mouton and a white wine, made in smaller quantities, known as L'Aile d'Argent. Established in 1853 by Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, the Château pioneered the idea of bottling their own wine in the 1920s while other properties were still selling and exporting in barrel. A Second Growth until 1972, the winery was officially elevated to the high rank of Bordeaux classification in 1973 after much campaigning by the famous Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

Cabernet Sauvignon that takes pride of place in the wines of Mouton Rothschild, with smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon always predominates in the Mouton red, giving the wine its rich tannins, wealth of aroma, flavour and superb ageing capacity. Meanwhile Merlot, an inseparable companion, brings suppleness, roundness and exceptional length.

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