Aile d'Argent

In the glass

Aroma: citrus zest, white peach, subtle oak spice, mineral, honeysuckle

Palate: grapefruit, apricot, lemon curd, toasted almond, vibrant acidity

White wine of Mouton Rothschild from 7 hectares of sandy-gravelly soils, reviving a historic Medoc tradition. Rich and complex; Sauvignon Blanc provides drive while Semillon adds texture; partial barrel fermentation contributes subtle vanilla without overwhelming fruit.

What it pairs with

• Pan-roasted turbot with beurre blanc
  The wine's citrus acidity cuts the richness of beurre blanc while its Semillon texture pairs with the firm white fish.
• Lobster with herb butter
  Luxurious shellfish calls for a white wine with weight; Aile d'Argent's Semillon component supplies it without losing freshness.
• Soft-ripened goat cheese
  Sauvignon Blanc's bright grassiness is the classic pairing with chevres; Aile d'Argent matches the formula with barrel complexity.

How to serve Aile d'Argent

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Pan-roasted turbot with beurre blanc, Lobster with herb butter, Soft-ripened goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Philippine de Rothschild initiated white wine plantings in the early 1980s, reviving a tradition of producing white Bordeaux in the Medoc that had nearly disappeared. The first vintage was 1991. Aile d'Argent is one of the benchmark white wines of the Left Bank, produced in limited quantity from 7 hectares of sandy-gravelly soils.

1. 1991: First vintage of Aile d'Argent, reviving historic white Bordeaux tradition in the Medoc

Facts

Producer

Chateau Mouton Rothschild · visiting guide

Grapes

Sauvignon Blanc (53%), Semillon (35%), Sauvignon Gris (11%), Muscadelle (1%)

Classification

Bordeaux AOC

Oak

50% new French oak barriques, 20% partial malolactic fermentation

ABV

13.0%

Price

$120-180 at retail

Drinking window

3-12 from vintage

First vintage

1991

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