CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · RIGHT BANK

This hilly area, located on the Right Bank, was first formed in 2009 with the union of four regions: Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Castillon, Côtes de Francs and Côtes de Cadillac. In 2016, Sainte-Foy Bordeaux joined the group. Together, they cover nearly 30,000 acres of vines, and represent 10 percent of total production of Bordeaux.
What’s wonderful about these regions is that each has a distinct terroir. They produce vastly different styles of wines, so there’s something for everyone. To help wine drinkers identify style, the labels contain both the broader appellation—Côtes de Bordeaux—as well as the specific region.
“It’s like a family,” says Aurélie Lascourrèges, a spokesperson for Union des Côtes de Bordeaux. “Every one is different, but they do have points in common, particularly their long history, their hilly landscape and their closeness to the rivers [the Gironde, the Garonne and the Dordogne], which affect their climates.”
The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is young, so there are new winemakers and bottles to be are discovered all the time. And the best part? These wines currently represent some of the best values in Bordeaux, and with three great vintages on the market (2014, 2015, and 2016), there’s a lot to choose from.

2022 LE BLANC D'AIGUILHE
· CÔTES DE BORDEAUX   BORDEAUX BLANC

· SUTAINABLE & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+102892 · 12x750ml
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100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Expressive, herbal and grass notes on the nose, quite aromatic and inviting, a creamy lemon curd, green apple, and pear aroma. Smooth and well balanced, nice and round, a thrilling amount of acidity accents the fat. I like the sharp citrus element, a really tangy lemon and lime, grapefruit pith with some weight and texture that’s like tannins giving some energy, focus and density. Thrilling and round, supple and juicy. Tangy, focussed, nicely defined and easy to drink. Well balanced and enjoyable.
Chateau d'Aiguilhe is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 94 || DC: 93 || JL: 92 || JA: 91 || VN: 91 || NM: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2018 CHÂTEAU BRISSON
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
· ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY VITICULTURE
+847778 · 12x750ml
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95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Merlot dominates this blend-as befits the appellation- and gives the wine its charming roundness and suppleness, as well as the typical ripe, fleshy black fruit aromas. A year of ageing in oak barrels gives great complexity. Its flavourful, fruit profile makes it accessible now and over the next ten years.
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 89 || WE: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
18

2022 CHÂTEAU D'AIGUILHE
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
· SUTAINABLE & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+124464 · 12x750ml
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90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Rich and intense nose, concentrated with dark bramble fruits. A shot of sharp intense strawberry and raspberry fruit hits the palate, super succulent and instantly mouthwatering, quite lean and linear though there is a nice expansion of fruit flavours while the tannins stay quite firm and straight. Touching on austere and severe but the softly plump juiciness keeps this enjoyable and there is layering of elements. Acidity is on the prominent side but this is quite captivating with crunchy, bright, just-ripe red fruits and chalky texture on the finish.
Chateau d'Aiguilhe is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau d'Aiguilhe is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 94 || JA: 94 || JL: 93 || WS: 92 || JS: 92 || VN: 92 || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2020 CHÂTEAU D'AIGUILHE
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
· SUTAINABLE & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+890676 · 12x750ml
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90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Stephan von Neipperg of Canon-La-Gaffeliere, Clos l'Oratoire and La Mondotte also owns Chateau d'Aiguilhe in the Castillon appellation. Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy fruit, then softens to show creamier black cherry purée as it relaxes in the glass. Really a very tasty d'Aiguilhe from Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. Extremely moreish.
Chateau d'Aiguilhe is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau d'Aiguilhe is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 93 || JD: 93 || WS: 92 || RP: 92 || VN: 92 || JS: 90 || TA: 89

VINTAGE NOTES:
20

2022 CHÂTEAU MONT-PERAT BLANC
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
· SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+768428 · 12x750ml
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70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon.
It has a pale-yellow color and a complex nose of exotic fruits and white flowers. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced with a slightly tangy finish.
Serve with vegetables, lean fish and appetizers.

STATUS: OPEN
JA: 91 || WI: 87-89

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2022 CHÂTEAU PUYGUERAUD BLANC
· FRANCS CÔTES DE BORDEAUX
+813906 · 12x750ml
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86% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sauvignon Gris.
This is the tenth vintage of the white wine from Puygueraud, where their cool soils worked wonders in this warmer vintage, keeping a tension and freshness to the wine. They use clones from the Loire, and this vintage there's a sunny, peachy feel to the fruit, with intense mineral notes.
Chateau Puygueraud Blanc is perfect served with all types of seafood, shellfish, lobster, crab, sushi and sashimi, as well as cheese courses.

STATUS: OPEN
JA: 92 || JL: 91 || TA: 90 || WS: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2022 LE BLANC D'AIGUILHE
· CÔTES DE BORDEAUX   BORDEAUX BLANC

· SUTAINABLE & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+102892 · 12x750ml
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100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Expressive, herbal and grass notes on the nose, quite aromatic and inviting, a creamy lemon curd, green apple, and pear aroma. Smooth and well balanced, nice and round, a thrilling amount of acidity accents the fat. I like the sharp citrus element, a really tangy lemon and lime, grapefruit pith with some weight and texture that’s like tannins giving some energy, focus and density. Thrilling and round, supple and juicy. Tangy, focussed, nicely defined and easy to drink. Well balanced and enjoyable.
Chateau d'Aiguilhe is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 94 || DC: 93 || JL: 92 || JA: 91 || VN: 91 || NM: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2017 SEIGNEURS D'AIGUILHE
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
· SUTAINABLE & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+765371 · 12x750ml
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Bright ruby red. A nice fruity bouquet with a few spicy touches. Rich and fruity with a very long finish. Rich and complex, cinnamon and cassis throughout, this delicious wine is a classic example of what to expect from this prestigious producer.
Pair with vegetables, charcuterie, poultry, meat, hard cheeses, soft cheeses. Suggested pairings / wine Stuffed vegetables, ham, andouilletteà mustard, stuffed tomatoes, fontaine bleau, red meat, white meat, game, cooked with beef (8 years), roasted rabbit, madeira sauce, lamb skewers, capon stuffed with morels, rabbit hunter, guinea fowl, guinea fowl roasted saddle of rabbit, aanglier bordelaise.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
17