2003 Château d'Aiguilhe
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Chateau Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch d'Aiguilhe Côtes de Castillon Red) Subscribe to see review text.
4/7/2005, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
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May/June 2004, IWC Issue #114, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Château d'Aiguilhe) Opaque red violet color; ripe currant, green herb, berry, black fruit nose; tasty, ripe berry, black fruit, espresso palate; medium-plus finish
2/19/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points
Garagiste
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By Jon Rimmerman
(D'Aiguilhe) Bordeaux Bargains Dear Friends, A few terrific bargains were just confirmed - it always helps to be on the spot in France and today was one of those days. Both have perfect provenance, have never sat on a store shelf and should be offered at some of the lowest prices in the world. The 2003 Comtes de Tastes has been one of the more popular Bordeaux we’ve sold in the past. For an everyday wine of this quality, you can’t beat the price and quality in the bottle. It is the ultimate connoisseurs party wine. (it was actually upgraded several points by Parker in the bottle over the barrel review and it’s obvious why) - one of the very best steals of a very expensive vintage. The d’Aiguilhe is another terrific bargain from an expensive year and its Cabernet Franc component (like the Comtes de Tastes) stands out with aplomb. I’ve enjoyed this wine on numerous occasions and it wouldn’t surprise me to see many compare it to a baby Tertre Roteboeuf - well worth the experiment with cellar space, especially at this price: 2003 Beaulieu Comtes De Tastes (Superiore) (WS/NR) LIMITED 12/person 2003 Chateau d’Aiguilhe (Cotes de Castillon) LIMITED 6/person Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Bord8850 Bord8860
9/4/2007, (See more on Garagiste...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2003
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau d'Aiguilhe
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code000004492696, 3277033210349, 3277033210639, 3277033211261, 3419466144130, 400007366459, 649944053057, 802236001758
5/29/2023 - merlotsmile wrote:
To be tasted 1/6
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9/23/2021 - Tao wrote: 89 Points
Juicy and meaty on the palate, lacking structure! Showing immense nose of graphite minerals, and a slight hint of brambly fruits! I suspect it is past its peak!
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3/4/2021 - drjb wrote: 88 Points
This bottle had clearly passed its peak with a persistent deep crimson colour with red edging and a rise nose of blackcurrant, prune, fig and touches of caramel. The palate is mouth filling with more than a nod to the Napa Valley floor. The overall impression is that the over-ripe characters have outlasted some of the savoury Cab Franc characters that balanced this wine when young and there is a slight coarseness to the tannins.
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9/9/2020 - Klugi Wine wrote: 88 Points
Offered some good, ripe features with dark berries and some remaining freshness to balance the ripe vintage. After a few hours the sweetness takes over. Should be drunk over the next few years.
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8/28/2020 - Bethesda Paul wrote: 91 Points
A bit stringent when I first opened the bottle but opened wonderfully over next few hours. Hints of cassis and berries.
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