Aile D Argent Bordeaux Blanc 2022

Château Mouton Rothschild Aile D'Argent, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, France, 2022

Grapes: A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Gris and 1% Muscadelle, deep gravel soil, 16hl/ha yield, barrel fermented, 6 months' maturation in 45% new French oak

Producer Note:

The dry white wine produced by First Growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Aile D'Argent 2022 reveals citrus fruit aromas elevated by subtle touches of verbena and acacia honey. Generous and well-balanced, its ripe white fruit flavours combine harmoniously with an appealing minerality, offering a pleasant freshness. The impression of balance continues and persists on floral and lemony notes.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Preserved lemons, white truffle, cracked pepper spice, mandarin peel and mango. Skilful construction here, rose petal aromatics expand towards the finish, excellent quality, with grip and power, has the lift and kick that balances all the opulence of the year, and is an excellent wine. 3.3ph, harvest August 22 to 31. 45% new oak for ageing, 16hl/h yield, no malolactic in this vintage, Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy director. A single point upgrade from En Primeur."

95/100 points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, December 2024

"A lovely, elegant, aromatic, and rounded nose with a certain power in its precision and freshness. It reveals notes of juicy peach, quince, and, more subtly, ripe physalis, along with hints of small, ripe berries and delicate touches of vanilla. The palate is fresh, juicy, and luscious, offering a tangy structure, roundness, savoriness, and a luscious, rich texture. This wine has a shimmering, flavorful, dense, and creamy quality all at once. On the palate, it expresses notes of crushed apple, juicy peach, and more generally, crushed berries, along with hints of quince, fresh physalis, and delicate touches of lychee, toasted almonds, and vanilla. There is a subtle, almost tannic quality to both the aromatics and the structure. A beautiful freshness and energy are always present."

96/100 points, VertedeVin, April 2023

Food Match: Smoked salmon; grilled cod; roasted chicken breast stuffed with rosemary, garlic, and wild mushrooms; aged Comté or Parmesan cheeses; rocket salad tossed with toasted pine nuts and a lemon-herb vinaigrette