Château d'Armailhac 2009, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

93 bod. - Wine Enthusiast

Château d'Armailhac je Grand Cru Classé iz Pauillaca koji obuhvata 80 hektara vinograda sa prosječnom starošću od 40 godina. Imanje se nalazi između prestižnih Château Mouton-Rothschild i Château Lafite. Što se teroara tiče, ne postoji mnogo bolji od ovoga. U vlasništvu je Barona Philippea de Rothschilda, a vino proizvodi isti tim kao i ona vina u Moutonu.

Tamno i intenzivno crveno, Château d’Armailhac 2009 otkriva bogat, prelijep svjež nos koji kombinuje arome zrelog crvenog voća sa delikatnim pečenim i vanila notama. Na nepcu, napad je snažan i čist, donoseći zrele, zaobljene tanine koji omogućavaju tijelu da se razvija sa velikom finoćom. Punog tijela, vino se izdvaja dodirima blago tostiranog hrasta i otkriva elegantan, dugotrajan završetak. Definitivno sjajna berba za Château d’Armailhac.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

93 points - Wine Enthusiast

Château d'Armailhac is a Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac comprising 80 hectares of vines with an average age of 40 years.  The estate  sits between the illustrious Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Lafite. As terroir goes, it doesn’t get much better than that.  It is similarly owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, and is made by the same team as those at Mouton.

A dark and intense red, Château d’Armailhac 2009 reveals a rich, beautifully fresh nose that combines ripe red fruit aromas with delicate roasted and vanilla notes. On the palate, the attack is powerful and clean, bringing mature, well-rounded tannins that allow the body to develop with great finesse. Full-bodied, the wine is distinguished by touches of slightly toasted oak and reveals an elegant, lingering finish. Definitely a great vintage for Château d’Armailhac.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot