Dorotea Elisabet

9.3

“Palate blown from airing with ice cream”-noah

I found it delicious though. Good structure, medium tannin, lighter body — 2 months ago

with Noah

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 — a year 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 — 2 years 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! — 3 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

Byron Fuller

9.2

Bit woody still for my taste (hold longer) but quite something. — 2 years ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

Too polished for me — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.2

Nose delicate and perfumed.
Palate Juicy and fruity. Nice grippy chalkiness — 8 months 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 — 2 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