Chateau d'Armailhac Pauillac GCC 5eme Cru 2012
Product Number: 12-80424
Availability: SOLD OUT
HK$668.0
HK$615.0
Details
| APPELLATION / REGION | Pauillac GCC 5eme Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 12% Cabernet Franc ; 20% Merlot ; 3% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 91/100 Part of the empire of the Chateau Mouton Rothschild, this estate was once known as Mouton Baronne Philippe. This impressive, deep, opaque ruby/purple wine, with loads of charcoal, crème de cassis and a flowery-ness, this is rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, quite pure, and avoids any of the astringency or hollowness that some Médocs possess in this vintage. The wine is complete and finishes authoritatively. The tannins are there, but ripe, integrated and velvety. This is a very impressive d’Armailhac to drink over the next 20-25 years. WS 90-93/100 Features a solid core of anise and plum, with a briary frame and light tobacco shading that should emerge with time. Shows good substance and weight. NM 86-88/100 The Chateau d’Armailhac is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The nose is rather muted at the moment – usually at this stage it is more flamboyant and vivacious. A second sample one week later (under low pressure) accentuated the aromatic leanness. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, controlled blackberry fruit infused with tobacco and graphite. It is harmonious and precise, although the fresh finish is missing just a little depth, with the Cabernet Franc imparting herbaceousness on the aftertaste. I hope this will muster more vigour and depth during elevage. Tasted April 2013. Other Critic Score :- Gilbert & Gaillard : 93-95 /100 James Suckling : 92 /100 Wine Enthusiast : 91 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 88-91 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 90 /100 Jancis Robinson : 17 /20 |
| Rating | RP:91 WS:90-93 WE:91 |
| Size | 75cl |
STAY CONNECTED
