"The densest and most powerful in the history of the vintage. Nevertheless, it retains a great deal of elegance and balance thanks to a perfectly balanced acidity. An absolute delight . " Wine Advocate 2013 - Robert Parker) Impeccably developed nose, structured palate, firm and linear wine, undoubtedly a great vintage. Delivery in wooden crates for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method) .
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Eye
Dark, intense color, almost black
Nose
Aromas of fruits such as black cherry, followed by toasted and roasted notes.
Mouth
Full-bodied, powerful attack with well-integrated tannins. Aromas of fruit followed by notes of vanilla, roasted coffee, and toasted dried berries. Long finish, supported by slightly toasted woody notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with fish cooked in red wine, leg of lamb, rare red meat, game, porcini mushrooms, and cheese platters.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17.5/20 (Reference wine)
About wine:
Beautiful nose, impeccably developed without prior aeration, with notes of violet and licorice, great tannic structure, undoubtedly a great vintage.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 4 stars (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
"With a good percentage of Cabernet, the house has a very distinctive style."
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Deep garnet in color, the 2016 D'Armailhac opens with aromas of creamy blackcurrant, blackberry tart, and blackberries with notes of chocolate box, roses, and charcoal with a hint of dried sage. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid structure, firm, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, with a long, earthy finish.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The densest and most powerful in the history of the vintage. Nevertheless, it retains a great deal of elegance and balance thanks to a perfectly balanced acidity. An absolute delight.
About the estate:
Effectively managed by the Mouton Rothschild team, Château d'Armailhac represents excellent value for wine lovers. Its very reasonable price and consistent quality make it a must-have wine. Its location on gravelly hilltops close to Mouton Rothschild and Pontet Canet is excellent, and the grape varieties include a good percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Under the leadership of Philippe Dhalluin, the wine has gained in structure over the past decade, and it is always fun to compare it to its stablemate Clerc Millon, which relies more on Merlot.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
About wine:
This is a mature wine, full of black fruit with appealing tannins. It has depth, but the wine is more fruit-forward and reveals a relatively rapid development. Already delicious and slightly spicy, this wine should be enjoyed from 2022 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100
About wine:
This is a very well-executed d'Armailhac, displaying blackcurrant and fruit tea with hints of bark on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, very firm and structured with a long, powerful finish. Direct and linear. Try after 2023.