Parker about Château d'Aiguilhe 2002
Elegant and medium-bodied, with notes of herbs, smoke, red and black currants, and cedar, the evolved 2002 displays a short finish, but it is a pleasant, seductive effort to enjoy over the next 5-6 years.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Côtes de Castillon |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château d'Aiguilhe, 1 Aiguilhe Sud, 33350 Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2008 - 2034 |
Parker Punkte | 87 |
Jahrgang | 2002 |
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Château d'Aiguilhe 2002

Château d'Aiguilhe 2002 is a wine that reflects the characteristics of its vintage with finesse and expressiveness. A representative of the Côtes de Castillon region, this wine impresses with its subtle complexity and elegant style.
Château d'Aiguilhe 2002 is a brilliant ruby red with garnet hues, emphasizing its youthful freshness and vibrancy. The bouquet offers an appealing array of aromas, including ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, accompanied by subtle spicy notes and a hint of violet. These aromas combine to create an enticing fragrance that captivates the senses.
On the palate, this wine presents a balanced structure and a silky texture. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, lending the wine a pleasant smoothness. Flavors of red fruits, cedar wood, and a hint of vanilla create a complex and harmonious flavor palette that caresses the palate.
The finish is long and elegant, with a remarkable freshness and vibrancy that subtly reflects the terroir and the characteristics of the vintage. Château d'Aiguilhe 2002 is already a pleasure to drink now, but also shows potential for further aging and development over the coming years. A wine of remarkable refinement and elegance, it expresses the elegance of the Côtes de Castillon region in every bottle.