Wine Doctrine
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Reviews

6 notes

2015

Château Cap de Faugères La Mouleyre

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Similar to my note from November 2019. Succulent and rich without being heavy. Dark fruit core and a bitter chocolate profile that makes for some chewy, sexy time on the palate. The QPR here is…

Reviewed 31 March 2020
2015

Château Cap de Faugères La Mouleyre

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Black fruit core, with plum, ripe black raspberry, bitter chocolate, and hints of leather. A compelling mouthfeel and notable depth for such a base Bordeaux. Could use 3+ years to balance-out and…

Reviewed 30 November 2019
2016

Château d'Aiguilhe

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Plump blackberry, red and black cherry, chocolate, and some mocha. A bit of earth circles around the core. A slight tinge of alcohol on the finish, but otherwise a giving and ample base rate…

Reviewed 20 October 2019
2015

Château d'Aiguilhe

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Blackberry, red and black cherry, mocha, coffee grounds, spice, and a floral note. Round and fairly plush on entry, with a really nice cut that grips everything all in the right place. Finishes…

Reviewed 15 October 2019
2015

Château Joanin Bécot

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Black and red cherry, sour plum, muddled strawberry, and some limestone. Wound up pretty tight at this juncture, keeping a linear trajactory most of the way through delivery. Finishes fuzzy and…

Reviewed 12 October 2019
2009

Château d'Aiguilhe

Libournais · Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Tannic, thin, and bitter; raisin, currant, and cedar notes. Best forgotten.

Reviewed 8 August 2016