Ericsson

9.5

Left bank Bordeaux blend, good vintage and unassuming. — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 1999 | Riesling Spätlese from Württemberg | vital and lively | paired with haddock, smoked eel, couscous | at restaurant IDRW Rotterdam — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2017 | the Bulgarian domain of Stephan von Neipperg. 52 Merlot 26 Syrah 14 Petit Verdot 8 Cabernet Sauvignon | two hours decant | Sultry amarone cherries in smell, spicy taste, at first not so easy, but with food smooth | with a ovendish of pointed cabbage and minced meat — 3 years ago

Christina DiLaura

9.4

NYE 2021 // bday gift from Raf/Yak — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Barny

9.2

Feiner Dessert Begleiter — 7 years ago

Samuel

8.9

Super pretty. Clean, elegant. Very agreeable. — 10 years ago

Jon Driscoll

9.3

Wonderful brick colour, molasses, cassis, leather, cedar — 10 years ago

KP

9.5

Beautiful, quintessential nose! Silky and balanced from start to finish. Not trying to be too bold but it doesn’t disappear either. Truly enjoyable Bordeaux and I would absolutely buy it again — 6 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 1997 | Spätlese trocken | gold colour, honey impression in smell, some nuts, high acidity — 2 years ago

Joe Puppet

8.9

It was very good on its own, I would have preferred to drink it alone as opposed to a white tasting party with other wines — 3 years ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark ruby with near black core. Abundant nose of cassis and black plum. Medium full palate yields black plum, tarry black cherry, and a hint of graphite. Fine (medium) tannins and juicy medium plus acidity. A nice step up from the "everyday" Bordeaux from the Comptes von Neipperg portfolio. Take it out or drink it in with beef stew, roast tenderloin, root vegetables, and other semi-rustic fare. Drink now through 2026. — 4 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.5

Amazing. It's fruity, but I've felt only a sweet, ripe plum. But the best is the rest: spicy aromas with leather and smoke like from smokehouse. I simply love it! — 7 years ago

David Annis

8.9

This is nothing to write home about, but it's pretty solid for about $12. To my untrained palate, there are two kinds of not so great red wines: the ones that are over-oaked and have a bitter, astringent finish and the ones that are a little too light and the nose is a little too faint. The former isn't worth drinking. This is definitely the latter. There's nothing objectionable, but it's also not likely to be your first choice unless it's a Tuesday and you're the only one having a glass worth dinner. — 10 years ago

Byron Fuller

9.0

On the way out now but lovely aromatics, elegant midpalate, and beautiful green robe even at 9 years. — 11 years ago

Brian Lenich

9.3

Amy and Brian steak sandwich dinner — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Le Blanc d’Aiguilhe 2023
Côtes de Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Crafted by Comte Stephan von Neipperg at Château d’Aiguilhe, this blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon is one of the Right Bank’s hidden gems. Château d’Aiguilhe sits on lands once held by the Knights Templar, adding a legendary edge to its wines. The Neipperg family itself has deep noble roots in Württemberg, Germany, and today manages several prestigious Bordeaux estates—bringing a unique cross-cultural heritage to their winemaking.

Aromas & Flavors
Citrus zest, green apple, and white peach mingle with floral notes and flinty minerality. The palate reveals lemon peel, grapefruit, and melon, with subtle honeyed accents and wet stone precision.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, vibrant, and lively, yet softened by supple roundness from the Sémillon. Crisp and mineral-driven finish, refreshing to the very end.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented and aged partially in oak with bâtonnage, adding texture and depth while maintaining bright freshness.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, or chèvre. Equally delightful as a refined aperitif.

Verdict
An elegant Bordeaux Blanc that combines freshness, precision, and texture. Le Blanc d’Aiguilhe 2023 proves the Right Bank isn’t only about world-class reds—it also delivers whites of remarkable finesse, backed by centuries of tradition and history.
Cheers! — 10 months ago

Byron Fuller

9.2

Bit woody still for my taste (hold longer) but quite something. — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2018 vintage. Co-owned by Stephan von Neipperg (La Mondotte and Canon La Gaffelière in Saint-Emilion). A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Very attractive nose with black cherries, blackberries and strawberry marmelade, mixed with smokey oak and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit, smooth tannin and great spicy length. Super sexy hedonistic Bordeaux. Amazing value too. Highly recommended. — 5 years ago

Ken Z

9.7

Drank 1/18/19 at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux event in Miami.  All wines from the 2016 Vintage.

Tasting pour, no formal notes taken.  Most of these wines are very tight, and will require 5-15 years to really come together.  Many will likely improve a few points with time.

Loads of red and black fruit with all the complexity you would expect. A close runner up for Right Bank WOTN for me. Always a favorite.

Count Stephan von Neipperg was pouring wine from his estate, and was happy to chat about the current vintage and other wines in his portfolio. A true gentleman. — 7 years ago

Navjot Jauhar

9.7

Was 30 bucks but solid Bordeaux. — 12 years ago