Château d'Aurilhac Cru Bourgeois 2011
Haut-Médoc AOC
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The Cru Bourgeois of the Haut-Médoc are an extremely interesting proposition. Quality wise, they can almost match the Haut-Medoc's Crus Classés. Price wise, however, they do not. Stylish d’Aurilhac is now nicely mature (see below for clarification).
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
France- Tawny Ruby
- Merlot-based blend
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 31 December 2026
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Teacake and spice, gentle, mature red fruits, silky tannins
Aroma
Evolved red fruits, spice and tobacco leaf, cedar hints
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Château d’Aurilhac lies in Saint-Seurin de Cadourne, close to the Médoc/Haut-Médoc, just north of Saint-Estèphe. Its near neighbour is the renowned Château Sociando-Mallet. From d'Aurilhac's vineyards, you look down to the Gironde and this proximity to the estuary helps provide a superb microclimate for its vines. In 1983, its vineyards were replanted with new rootstocks, better suited to the local conditions, and quality improved almost immediately. Aged a year in oak, this 11-year-old shows mature fruit and spice box character. Please note, that château owner Eric Nieuwaal has emphasised that his back label words mean that the wine will improve for 4 to 7 years, not that it must be drunk in that time. We apologise for the confusion.
Château d’Aurilhac lies in Saint-Seurin de Cadourne, close to the Médoc/Haut-Méd...
With a medal won in 2020, this mature 2011 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois is still on top form (see above)
Jean-Marc Sauboua
Buyer for Bordeaux
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