Aile D Argent Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2020

Château Mouton Rothschild Aile D'Argent, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, France, 2020

Grapes: A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Semillon & 14% Sauvignon Gris, deep gravel soil, barrel fermented, no malolactic, 9 months' maturation in 50% new oak

Producer Note:

The dry white wine produced by First Growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Aile D'Argent 2020 is apple yellow in colour with a slightly greenish tinge. The subtly complex nose offers aromas of ripe fruit such as apricot, tropical fruit and white peach, complemented by a floral touch and sustained by an intense minerality. On the palate, harmony holds sway over texture and tension, set off by elegant white fruit and pineapple flavours. Overall, this is an assertive wine of magnificent length.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"The 2020 Aile d'Argent has no Muscadelle this year, no skin contact and no malolactic. It sails out of the glass with fabulously flamboyant notes of fresh pineapple, nectarines and jasmine, plus suggestions of key lime pie, passion fruit and orange zest. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers opulent tropical and citrus fruit layers, supported by plenty of freshness and a decadent touch of oiliness to the texture, finishing long and impactful. So hard to resist even at this nascent stage, I can't wait to see how this is going to age!"  Drink 2023-2035

(93-95/100) points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WINE ADVOCATE, May 2021

"Squeeze fresh lemons over rocks and you get the picture. The wine is bright, zesty, crisp and juicy. With creamy texture, lift and length, the wine offers purity and compelling freshness."

95/100 points, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2021

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