75cl
Chateau d'Armailhac Pauillac 2018
Vendor code : 342
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 2018 D'Armailhac, crafted from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, bursts onto the scene with captivating and exuberant aromas. It unveils a beautifully harmonious combination of Morello cherries, black raspberries, blackcurrant jelly, and fragrant rose oil, accompanied by underlying hints of cinnamon toast, aniseed, and mossy tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate showcases a vibrant and expressive character, delivering layers of red and black berries intertwined with lively spicy notes. The plush tannins provide a comforting framework, while the wine concludes with a long and fragrant finish. Drink: 2022 - 2039.
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Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown:"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 D’Armailhac (a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) hits the ground running with wonderfully open-knit, flamboyant scents of Morello cherries, black raspberries, blackcurrant jelly and rose oil, leading to an undercurrent of cinnamon toast, aniseed and mossy tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is charged with energy and expressiveness, delivering red and black berry layers with loads of spicy sparks, framed by plush tannins, finishing long and fragrant".
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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