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2015 Château d'Armailhac, Cru Classé Pauillac
A classically styled Pauillac from the Mouton-Rothschild stable, with a sensuous texture and complexity of flavours on the palate, and peppery spice and a floral element. The tannic structure is very fine, with acidity and juicy fruit ensuring balance. This is serious yet well-defined.
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- Case of 6 x 75cl0in basket
- 75cl Bottle0in basket
Wine specification
- ProducerChâteau d'Armailhac
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryMédoc, Bordeaux, France
- ABV13.5%
- MaturityReady to drink 2020 – 2030
- StyleStill Wine
Product Description
A classically styled Pauillac from the Mouton-Rothschild stable, with a sensuous texture and complexity of flavours on the palate, and peppery spice and a floral element. The tannic structure is very fine, with acidity and juicy fruit ensuring balance. This is serious yet well-defined.
Critic Scores
88-91/100 – Neal Martin, robertparker.com
30/04/2016
The 2015 Château d'Armailhac is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, marking a slightly higher percentage of Merlot this year. Picking began on September 16 and finished October 5 - one of the longest harvest periods for this estate, according to Philippe Dhalluin. It has a very intense bouquet with layers of small dark cherries and cassis, the oak prominent, though the final blend will contain proportionally less. The palate is very concentrated and quite showy, as d'Armailhac has a proclivity of being at this early juncture. The acidity here is nicely judged with just a touch of graphite coming through on the finish. This is a satisfactory d'Armailhac, but there was a nagging feeling that this is one wine from the Mouton Rothschild stable that left me wanting more. Perhaps that will develop during its barrel maturation?
90-93/100 – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
30/04/2016
The 2015 d’Armailhac is especially strong this year. Racy and sumptuous to the core, the 2015 offers lovely depth and radiance throughout. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange and spices are all pushed forward, while the creamy, generous textures are hugely inviting. The plush, racy personality of the vintage comes through loud and clear. The d’Armailhac is the hidden gem in the Mouton-Rothschild portfolio this year. This is superb effort from the Mouton team headed by Philippe Dhalluin. Tasted three times.
92-93/100 – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
25/04/2016
A refined and pretty red with plum, blackberry and black cherry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins. Exuberant.
17.5/20 – Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com
25/04/2016
Particularly bright crimson. Savoury, lively nose. Drier and lighter than most but racy and satisfying in the new style. Good freshness and breadth. Really very polished.