Chateau d'Armailhac Pauillac GCC 5eme Cru 2013
Product Number: 12-80391
Availability: Sufficient
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Details
| APPELLATION / REGION | Pauillac GCC 5eme Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon ; Merlot ; Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 90-92/100 A strong effort from this property situated between Pontet-Canet and Mouton Rothschild, d’Armailhac’s blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot was harvested between September 14-24. Its deep ruby color is accompanied by abundant aromas of black fruits, white chocolate, licorice and flowers. Medium-bodied, expressive, savory, pure and long with sweet tannins, it should drink well for 15+ years. WS 90/100 A textbook Pauillac, with a core of ripe cassis, cherry compote and blackberry fruit, spiked with iron, singed cedar and tobacco details that should emerge as this melds and softens. Best from 2015 through 2025. NM 90-92/100 The 2011 Chateau d’Armailhac is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Tasted on three occasions, it is has fine purity with black cherries and raspberry leaf, a less flamboyant d’Armailhac that usual at this early juncture. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, succulent entry that has fine tension. I appreciate the balance and substance of this d’Armailhac that shows impressive cohesion and a fine, chalky tannic frame towards the finish. This should turn out to be a respectable 2011. Tasted April 2012 Other Critic Score :- Gilbert & Gaillard 93 /100 Wine Enthusiast 91 /100 Decanter 90 /100 James Suckling 90 /100 Stephen Tanzer 90 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee 87 /100 Jancis Robinson 14.5 /20 |
| Rating | RP:90-92 WS:91 WE:91 |
| Size | 1x75cl |
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