2016 Mouton Rothschild "Aile d'Argent" Bordeaux Blanc
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Decanter
Reviewed October 2018This has almost an edge of sherry to the attack, shot through with gorgeous freshness through the mid-palate accompanied by white flowers and nectarines, adding light and juice. It has great persistency and is clearly an extremely good quality wine that's not going anywhere for a good few years. It's not as immediately joyous as the 2015 was in bottle at last year's tasting, but they have still managed to capture the lush signature of this white. (JA)
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Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
Most people don’t know it, but this estate makes a brilliant white. The 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild Blanc is based mostly on Sauvignon Blanc yet includes a small amount of Sémillon and Muscadelle, all of which is brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. This beauty boasts a light gold color as well as classic notes of Meyer lemon, crushed citrus, brioche, and honeyed minerality. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and balanced, with awesome purity, it stands up to the top whites in the vintage. It should drink well for 15 years or more.
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Vinous
The 2016 Aile d’Argent underwent a high percentage of malolactic fermentation (27%). It has a generous, expressive bouquet of honeysuckle, beeswax and lime flower aromas, and just a light oily/Riesling note in the background. The palate is well balanced and crisp, with a fine line of acidity and a touch of stem ginger and orange peel toward the finish. This is beautifully balanced and long, and while not quite in the league of the 2015 Aile d’Argent, it is seriously delicious. (AG)
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Wine Advocate
Blended of 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 46% Sémillon and 1% Muscadelle, the 2016 Aile d'Argent comes charging forth with tropical fruit notes of guava and pineapple plus peach preserves, lemongrass, candied ginger and orange blossoms with a waft of clover honey. Medium-bodied, the palate is broad and rich with just enough freshness, finishing on a savory note. (LPB)
Notes
90 points Antonio Galloni in Vinous: "The 2016 Aile d'Argent has developed nicely since I last tasted it. Dried flowers, chamomile, mint, lemon confit and tropical notes are all nicely woven together. The Aile d'Argent is quite ample in feel, but less overtly exotic and sweet than it has been in some recent years." (1/2019)
Details
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Semillon |
| SKU | 1299390 |