2022, Aile d'Argent, 1er Cru Classé, BORDEAUX BlancThe dry white wine of Mouton Rothschild that has been produced in small quantities since the first vintage in 1991. The vineyard is inland from the chteau at the edge of the Pauillac appellation but the wine is labelled AC Bordeaux. The 2022 vintage is made from 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Gris and 1% Muscadelle. It is being aged in 45% new oak. Harvested in the month of August, the 2022 Aile d'Argent bursts with aromas of

Freshness and delicacy mark the palate too

dark and brooding with softly perfumed violet and rose aromas but it's the texture that captivates on the palate with soft and seductive velvety tannins that immediately expand in the mouth giving power but also refinement

the 2021 Clos Puy Arnaud is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc

has made a flying start

has a kirsch

and it will need a good eight to ten years in bottle

Seen from above

Elegance with structure

Regal and savoury on the nose

perfumed black berry notes

A lovely vibrant purple

giving an impressive structure that is imposing in the mouth but retains a suave and endearing quality