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Acquired by St-Émilion producer Stephan von Neipperg in 1998. The aiguilhe (meaning ‘needle’) was the rocky outcrop on which the original château was built, and around which the vineyards today are planted. 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Still lots of red in the deep colour with just a little red brick on the rim. Ripe black plums, black cherry. Chalky/chewy texture suggests this really needs food but it’s at a good moment for drinking now, still having fruit but also the complexity of undergrowth. But I don’t think there’s any hurry to drink this. (JH)
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Mid crimson. Rich chocolate nose. Neat and well melded. Just about ready to go. (JR)
Good ruby-red. Plum, spicecake, roast coffee, licorice and a loamy nuance on the nose. Supple and sweet, with sneaky intensity of flavor and nicely integrated acidity. A rather suave style of 2007, finishing with fine-grained tannins and subtle persistence.
Another fine effort from this consistently excellent producer, the 2007 d-Aiguilhe is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by sweet black currant, charcoal, roasted herb, and spice box aromas presented in a weighty, medium to full-bodied, surprisingly rich, lush style. It should drink well for 5-6 years or longer.