Aile D'Argent de Chateau Mouton Rothschild Blanc 2012 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2012 Aile d'Argent Blanc has much more intensity on the nose compared to the 2013, bridled with apricot blossom and fresh grapefruit bursting from the glass. The palate is crisp and fresh, slightly waxy in texture with a fine bead of acidity and a detailed, quite pithy finish that lingers pleasantly in the mouth. One of the best Aile d'Argent from the estate in recent years, this is going to give a dozen years of pleasure, if you can resist

Drink 2020-2040

magisterial Saint Julien that is only just beginning to flex its muscles

black raspberry and warm earth that are trimmed in discreet wood notes

the 2015 Smith Haut Lafitte has a totally dazzling nose of exotic spices--star anise

although it feels a little soft on the finish when I needed more precision and backbone

Clear and bright in colour

Packaging: OWC - 12*750ML

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 93%

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

The 2016 Leoville-Barton is picked from 29 September until 13 October

Robert Parker: 89 / 100

This is among the finest examples in its category and comes warmly recommended