Aile d’Argent 2024 – Bordeaux blanc

The nose is elegant, gourmand, beautifully fresh, aromatic, complex and offers a certain fleshiness, energy and plenitude. There are notes of kumquat, juicy/pulpy yellow peach and small notes of sweet mandarin, associated with little touches of small crushed fruits, exotic fruit, a subtle hint of pineapple, as well as discreet hints of almost lime blossom (very discreet, in the background) and a fine oceanic/marine character. An imperceptible hint of almost candied ginger in the background. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, nicely mineral, with energy and offers juiciness, freshness, acidity, an elegant grain, a coating and gourmand side. Lovely finesse in its fat. An ample, suave, fresh, dynamic and delicate mid-palate. Superb energy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of kumquat, nutmeg and small notes of pulpy mandarin, combined with touches of small juicy yellow fruits, hints of exotic fruit, a hint of apricot blossom, salinity, as well as discreet, finely brioche-like hints. Good length. A subtle tannic hint in the approach, in the structure and aromatic, especially on the finish. Lovely work in the bâtonnage, all in finesse. An imperceptible hint of beeswax on the retro.