Château d'ARMAILHAC
5ème grand cru classé

The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “A style true to the vintage: light and precise, with less Merlot and a more slender profile. Well-defined, with fine, well-integrated tannins; balanced and delicate on the palate. The elegant finish lingers with notes of graphite and black fruit, ending on a savoury note.”

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “A beautiful deep red with purple highlights. Very aromatic nose, superb freshness with almost menthol notes. Original peppery undertones. More vanilla and blackcurrant when swirled in the glass. Meticulous on the attack, subtle on the mid-palate, with a present yet enveloping tannic structure; the wine finishes savory, a touch firm in keeping with the vintage, but with plenty of aromas. ”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Refined and harmonious, it prioritises elegance over sheer intensity. A particularly well-balanced expression that remains true to the estate’s classic style.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "This plays it "cool". The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannins that frame the blackberry and cassis fruit. Quite peppery on the finish, less flamboyant than some vintages, though very refined and quite long. Good potential. Maybe it has something up its sleeve?"

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 89-91/100 "There's gorgeous energy and tension here. It's a classic d'Armailhac that leans into Cabernet Sauvignon, with an extra burst of red and blood orange-tinged fruit that really comes alive over time. That's a very appealing combination in my book."