Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Cotes de Castillon (Bordeaux) 2000

Saturated red/purple.

Vinturi - charcoal/oak toast/toasted nut/grilled herbs/smoked salmon (indeed)/black raspberry nose.

Immediate, intense, black fruit, herb and toast flavors and acid/tannin synergy. Smacks you right in the mouth and doesn't let up. Some welcome mid-palate flesh eases the impression a bit, but this thing isn't remotely close to its peak. Loaded.



$25. Made by Derenoncourt.