Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, France 2015 Saint-Estephe freshly baked brioche and crushed

freshly baked brioche and crushed almonds with a lush core of peachy fruits and honeyed nuances

Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish

elegant tannins support great finesse and general harmony that presage the rich complexity of evolution

graceful and plush

The Salicutti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Teatro is a dark and savory expression of Sangiovese that reveals plummy dark fruit

Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, France 2015 Saint-Estephe freshly baked brioche and crushedA swath of toasty, singed vanilla starts off, quickly backed by waves of currant and plum preserves. As the flavors knit, a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise and apple woodtinged finish. Let this settle in with a little cellaring. Very solid. 92 Pts Wine Spectator