Description
The origins of Château d’Armailhac date back to 1750. At the time, the vineyard was known as “Mouton d’Armailhacq.” Château d’Armailhac became fifth Cru Classé in 1855, and its influence spread throughout the Pauillac region. In 1931, the young Baron Philippe de Rothschild became a minority shareholder in the Mouton d’Armailhacq estate. The château subsequently became the entire property of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. In 1989, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild decided to return the château to its original name: Château d’Armailhac. Château d’Armailhac is a Pauillac wine made from 73 hectares of vines located to the north of the appellation, on a terroir of light, deep gravel. The grape variesties used is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot.
Tasting Note :
The nose is elegant, fruity, nicely racy and offers a hint of minerality. It reveals notes of blueberry, bright red cherry and, more subtly, crushed raspberry, combined with touches of nutmeg, lily, racy gravel, as well as a discreet hint of red pepper and liquorice pastille. The palate is pleasantly mineral, fresh, elegant, with a lovely richness, offering a fine texture, softness, indulgence, a subtle chiseled edge and a discreetly powdery feel. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, creamy blackcurrant and, more lightly, Gariguette strawberry, combined with touches of racy minerality, graphene, toast, toasted hazelnut and fine hints of vanilla. The tannins are chalky and elegant. Good length. Lovely sapidity and gourmandise. A fine touch of austerity on the finish/persistence.
