75cl
Chateau d'Armailhac Pauillac 2016
Vendor code : 341
Château d'Armailhac is a wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation within Bordeaux's northern Haut-Médoc wine region. It held the rank of a fifth growth in the renowned 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Today, it is included in the prestigious portfolio of estates owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, which also encompasses Mouton Rothschild. Notably, Château d'Armailhac has experienced significant advancements in quality over recent decades, earning a reputation as one of Pauillac's finest wines in terms of value.
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The 2016 D'Armailhac is a well-crafted blend composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. The D'Armailhac showcases an impressive bouquet, showcasing the signature opulence and flamboyance typical of D'Armailhac. It delights the senses with lush black cherry and boysenberry fruit flavors, while a subtle floral note emerges with time in the glass. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied profile with a crisp and precise entry. The wine's purity is remarkable, complemented by the emergence of lovely blue fruit nuances on the finish. Notably, this vintage of D'Armailhac possesses an unprecedented tannic structure, providing it with a solid backbone and a sense of authority. In summary, this is undeniably one of the finest wines produced by Château D'Armailhac. Drink: 2021 - 2040.
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Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown:"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 D'Armailhac opens with gregarious crème de cassis, blackberry pie and mulberries scents with hints of chocolate box, roses and charcoal with a waft of dried sage. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and earthy".
Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown:"The 2015 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak with a mid-July 2017 bottling. Deep garnet-purple colored, this Mouton pulls off an incredibly impactful entrance, emerging from the glass with profound notes of blackberry preserves, plum pudding, crème de cassis and grilled meats, featuring perfectly accessorized accents of sandalwood, cinnamon stick and fenugreek with wafts of dried roses, unsmoked cigars and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with rich, ripe black fruits sparked with blue and red fruit undertones and an incredible structure of very firm, very ripe tannins, with seamless freshness and an epically long, earth-laced finish. Possessing striking natural beauty framed by impeccable crafting, this 2015 is a total diva and well worth attention. Give it a good 7-8 years in bottle, at least, and drink it over the next 30+ years".
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