Appellations

Aile d'Argent 2017

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Aile d’Argent Blanc, which was the only cru to suffer some frost damage, underwent around 14% malolactic fermentation (normally it is around 30%). It has a fresh, lemon thyme and white peach scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with fine tension, quite saline with moderate depth, a tang of grapefruit and a touch of stem ginger towards the finish. [Readers should note one-third of this wine will be bottled under composite cork for the first time.] Tasted twice with consistent notes.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2030 Date: 01 May 2018

One-third of the crop for this wine was lost to frost. A blend of 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 46% Sémillon and 1% Muscadelle, the 2017 Aile d'Argent has lovely white peaches, lemon curd and beeswax notes with hints of orange peel, grapefruit and a touch of sage. The palate is light to medium-bodied and bursting with exuberant stone fruit and citrus flavors, with a racy line and a long, peachy finish.lis

Score: 91 - 93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

The 2017 Aile d'Argent (53% Sauvignon, 46% Sémillon, and the rest Muscadelle) was affected by the frost, but the quality is certainly top notch. Exotic citrus, flowers, mint, and a kiss of salty minerality all emerge from this medium-bodied, supple, nicely textured white that drops off slightly on the finish.

Score: 88 - 90 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

A plump style, featuring lemon curd, pear and shortbread notes starting to define themselves, with white peach and honeysuckle accents.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

Super-intense citrus – pink grapefruit. Smoky, scented richness, full and fragrant with apricot in the mouth. Firmly textured, structured, dense and still so fresh. Very, very long. Chalky depth on the creamy textured finish.

Score: 17 - 18 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2029 Date: 01 April 2018