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Description
The estate
Château d'Aiguilhe is now one of the finest vineyards in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. In a region marked by the Hundred Years' War, this former fortified farm dating back to the 13th century played a military role. Now entirely devoted to winegrowing, the estate has belonged to the Comtes Von Neipperg vineyards since 1998.
The vineyard
Château d'Aiguilhe 2022 is a Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wine produced from a 90-hectare vineyard in the heart of the appellation. The vineyards are located exclusively on clay-limestone and clay-silt soils.
Winemaking and ageing
Vinification in wooden and concrete vats. Extraction by pneumatic punching down. Vatting for 32 days. Aged on fine lees in barrels (30% new).
Blend
Château d'Aiguilhe 2022 is a blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%).