2009 Aile d'Argent
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Mid to dark gold. Very big and brawny on the nose. A bit like fermented lemon cough drops. Some sweetness and a slight lack of acid. Relatively simple. Quite astringent. Ungainly. (JR)
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One of the stronger efforts I have tasted from Mouton-Rothschild, this wine, which is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and the rest Semillon coming from the clay and gravelly soils of the Mouton-Rothschild vineyard, exhibits more fat and opulence than normal. An abundance of marmalade notes intermixed with waxy lemon butter are all present in this honeyed, crisp, refreshing wine, which has loads of personality. Anticipated maturity: now-2022.
Spicy, stinky nose. Racy and a bit sweet. A superior bordeaux blanc but not nearly as subtle as Pavillon Blanc. (JR)
Lemon pale, fine and floral with pure hedgerow spring flowers and dry herbs, well balanced acidity, more elegant than in previous years. Drink 2011-15
About the producer
Pauillac-based Ch. Mouton Rothschild is one of the five First Growths, producing some of the finest wine in Bordeaux and the world. Known for its flamboyant style, the label for the Grand Vin is designed by a different artist each year.