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Score 86-88+/100 · Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, Apr 2025

The 2024 d'Aiguilhe is a bit stemmy with notes of cassis and dark berries, followed by a moderately weighted, lively and energetic palate framed by brittle tannins, with a firm, somewhat austere finish.

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89
89/100

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87
86-88+/100

Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate

89
89/100

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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89 points
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Score 89/100 · Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Apr 2025

In the limestone soils of Castillon, the key was to avoid austerity, and here the focus is very much on cherry bud, savoury cherry pit, violet floral notes, chalk and pumice stone, mouthwatering and savoury. Harvest 24 September to 10 October. 38 hl/ha. 20% new oak for ageing. 20hl casks, and probably slightly longer ageing than usual.

85 - 87 points
Neal Martin, Vinous
Score 85-87/100 · Neal Martin, Vinous, Apr 2025

The 2024 Château d'Aiguilhe was picked from September 24 to October 8 and matured in 20% new oak barrels. Soft red berry fruit, orange pith and light mocha scents form the nose that just needs a little more delineation. The palate is rounded on the entry, very soft and fleshy in texture and a little confit-like on the finish. It just lacks grip and substance on the finish.

91 - 93 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91-93/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Apr 2025

Medium-bodied, round, forward, and fruity, the wine is charming, early-drinking, and most importantly, you can taste and feel the influence of its minerality, with its chalky notes, and touch of salt that accompanies the bright, sweet, vibrant, red pit fruits, along with a hint of cocoa that you find at the end of the finish. The wine is made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV.

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