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WEINWISSER: "85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc, 30 % neue Barriques, Produktion: 240.000 Flaschen. Dichtes Purpur mit violettem Rand. Sehr konzentrierte, blaubeerige Nase nach Brombeerblüten, Cassis und Lakritze, viel Cassisdrops. Am sehr eleganten Gaumen mit salzigem Tannin und, dank des Kalkbodens, viel Frische im langen, sehr eleganten Finale. Für Puristen gedacht mit gewaltigem Potenzial! Dieser Castillon hat mich noch nie so überzeugt!"
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DECANTER: "Ripe, seductive nose: lush fruit with a whisper of chalky freshness. The palate is plush, juicy and gourmand but vibrant, too. Bound by a powerful but refined tannic frame. Appealing, great balance. Drinking Window 2020 - 2030."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2016 Château d'Aiguilhe checks in as 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc brought up in 30% new barrels before being bottled with no fining. As with the white, it has brilliant limestone character as well as vibrant strawberry and black raspberry fruits, hints of violets and flowers, background oak, and medium to full-bodied richness. It’s a balanced, high-quality 2016 well worth seeking out. Drink it over the coming 15 years or so."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, fester Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, floral unterlegtes schwarzes Beerenkonfit, Nuancen von Cassis und Lakritze. Saftig, feinwürzig, süße Kirschen, präsente Tannine, frisch strukturiert, mineralischer Nachhall, Nougat im Rückgeschmack."
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WINE SPECTATOR: "Juicy loganberry and black currant fruit forms an inviting core, while light bay, tobacco and violet notes fill in around the fruit. Offers a fleshy edge but keeps an emphasis on cut and drive through the finish. Drink now through 2028. 18,375 cases made."