2005 Chateau D'Aiguilhe Bordeaux RP--92 WS--92

Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Score: 92 Release Price: $30 Country: France Region: Bordeaux Issue: Mar 31, 2008 Displays gorgeous aromas of vanilla bean, mineral, raspberry and blackberry. Full-bodied, with very round, soft tannins and a long, rich, fruity finish. Beautiful. Best after 2016. 8,330 cases made.--JS

Robert Parker: 92 Points
Wine Advocate # 178 Aug 2008 Robert Parker 92 Drink: 2008 - 2018 $34-$43 (25) This huge, historic property, owned by Stephan von Neipperg, appears to have produced their finest wine to date. The dense purple-tinged 2005 offers up notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, camphor, and espresso roast. A sleeper of the vintage, it is a full-bodied, layered, super-concentrated, smooth as silk blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Enjoy this superb bargain-priced claret over the next 8-10 years.