92 Wine Spectator
A swath of toasty, singed vanilla starts off, quickly backed by waves of currant and plum preserves. As the flavors knit, a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise- and apple wood–tinged finish. Let this settle in with a little cellaring. Very solid. Best from 2020 through 2027. 18,400 cases made.—J.M.
92 Wine Spectator
A swath of toasty, singed vanilla starts off, quickly backed by waves of currant and plum preserves. As the flavors knit, a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise- and apple wood–tinged finish. Let this settle in with a little cellaring. Very solid. Best from 2020 through 2027. 18,400 cases made.—J.M.
92 James Suckling
This is a red that shows depth and intense minerality as well as dark-berry and sea-salt undertones. Medium-bodied, tight and focused with blueberry and black-cherry character. Show focus and tightness. Drink now.
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Deutlich mineralisch, fast nur schwarzbeerig, zeigt sogar gewisse Rauchkonturen, dahinter getrocknete Heidelbeeren. Mir schien er noch nie so tiefgründig. Im Gaumen mit einer gewisse, muskulöse Strenge, die kommt aber von seiner beeindruckenden Konzentration, massive Tannine die nicht nur Spass bereiten in der Jugend, dafür hat er aber eine markante Reserve. In 10 Jahren ein überaus spannender Castillon. 17/20 2024 – 2037
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Deutlich mineralisch, fast nur schwarzbeerig, zeigt sogar gewisse Rauchkonturen, dahinter getrocknete Heidelbeeren. Mir schien er noch nie so tiefgründig. Im Gaumen mit einer gewisse, muskulöse Strenge, die kommt aber von seiner beeindruckenden Konzentration, massive Tannine die nicht nur Spass bereiten in der Jugend, dafür hat er aber eine markante Reserve. In 10 Jahren ein überaus spannender Castillon. 17/20 2024 – 2037
88 Robert Parker
The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 d'Aiguilhe gives up wonderfully expressive warm red and black plums, black cherries and spice box on the nose with touches of dried flowers and fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate has generous fruit with plush tannins and loads of freshness.
88 Robert Parker
The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 d'Aiguilhe gives up wonderfully expressive warm red and black plums, black cherries and spice box on the nose with touches of dried flowers and fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate has generous fruit with plush tannins and loads of freshness.