Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, France 2010 Chicken and Turkey depending on the vintage) of

depending on the vintage) of Grechetto that has been further reduced in order to avoid any rustic tones from the Italian grape

the 2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine

On the palate the wine is medium to full-bodied ample and incisive with a layered core of vibrant fruit tangy acids and a long mouthwatering finish

it's a screaming value to drink over the coming decade

followed by an elegant and rich taste of sake rice

Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, France 2010 Chicken and Turkey depending on the vintage) ofFully saturated inky ruby. Somewhat oak dominated on the nose presently, with aromas of red cherry, rose petal, graphite and brown spices. Rich and lush but less obviously fruit driven than usual in this vintage, combining sweeter mocha and earth tones with ripe delicate dark fruit flavors. The slightly granular, mounting tannins will need several years of bottle aging, but there's enough depth of fleshy fruit here to reassure me. 92 Pts Ian D'Agata,