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Aile d'Argent 2014

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Tasting Notes

The 2014 Blanc, 57% Sauvignon Blanc and 43% Semillon, was bottled one year earlier (September 2015); it has a fresh grapefruit and lychee-scented bouquet that is well defined, hints of passion fruit and clementine. The palate is fresh and taut on the entry with crisp acidity, very harmonious and with a tensile finish. It is not the most complex Aile d'Argent that I have encountered, but it should drink well over the next decade.

Score: 88

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2026 31 March 2017

The Aile d’Argent 2014 Blanc is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon. It does not quite possess the complexity of the previous two vintages, but there are fine pear skin and nectarine scents to enjoy. The palate is fresh and citric on the entry: green apple, Conference pear and a dash of lemongrass, leading to a punchy, spicy finish. Fine-but not a top-tier Aile d'Argent.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2023 01 April 2015

A dense and flavorful white offering plenty of lemon curd, cooked apples and stones. Full and tropical with a long finish. Gorgeous now.

Score: 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 13 February 2017

Incredible intensity of sea salt, sliced apple and dried pineapple character. Full and racy with beautiful acidity and a long, long finish. Lots of papaya, pears and pineapple. Racy.

Score: 95 - 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 20 March 2015

The 2014 Aile d'Argent shows a move to a slightly more reductive style that emphasizes a bit more freshness than has been the norm in the recent past for Mouton's Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend. Smoke, slate, lemon oil and sage are all very nicely focused in the glass. Saline notes are woven throughout, adding textural nuance to this impeccably balanced white.

Score: 90 - 93

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2015

Fresh, with lemon granita, white peach and chamomile notes backed by a light twinge of tarragon. Bright, pure and refreshing, this wine has quietly improved under Dhalluin's watch. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2015

Rather more opulent nose than most. Positively rich! Big success. Zesty and with some body and no excess of tartness.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2021 01 April 2015