Château d'Armailhac 2021

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Description

France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Pauillac

Since Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over the estate in 1933, the history of Château d'Armailhac has been inextricably linked to that of Château Mouton-Rothschild. The vineyards of the two châteaus are adjacent to each other and are managed by the same team. The soils of the Château d'Armailhac vineyards consist of light and very deep gravel on a clay-limestone base - the preferred terroir of the Cabernet grapes. Vines over 130 years old grow here, some of the oldest in the Médoc. The terroir and the old vines give the wines their elegant Pauillac character with concentrated aromas and a smooth texture.

Wine profile: Château d'Armailhac 2021

Expansion: in barriques

Grape variety (filter): 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.

Maturity: 2026 - 2042 - 2050

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 13% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château d'Armailhac, 33250 Pauillac, France

Further information

Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    92/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    91/100
  • James Suckling
    92/100

In Portrait:

Château d'Armailhac

Château d’Armailhac is one of Pauillac’s traditional estates and has belonged for decades to the Rothschild family of Mouton Rothschild. The property lies next to some of the Médoc’s most famous sites and benefits from deep gravel soils that provide ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon.

A high proportion of old vines, including a notable amount of Cabernet Franc – rare in the Médoc – gives the wines additional aromatic complexity. In the cellar, modern technology is combined with classic Bordeaux craftsmanship, producing wines that are typically Pauillac while also showing plenty of charm early on.

Today, Château d’Armailhac stands for reliable quality, elegant structure and excellent value within the famous Premier Cru neighbourhood.

Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.