“The densest and most powerful in the estate’s history. Yet it retains great elegance and balance thanks to perfectly integrated acidity. An absolute delight . " Wine Advocate 2013 - Robert Parker) Impeccably developed nose, structured palate, firm and linear wine— undoubtedly a great vintage. Delivered in a wooden case for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Dark, intense, almost black color
Nose
Fruity aromas such as black cherry, followed by toasty and roasted notes
Palate
A full-bodied, powerful wine with well-integrated tannins. Aromas of fruit, followed by notes of vanilla, roasted coffee, and toasted dried berries. A long finish, supported by slightly toasty oak notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with fish cooked in red wine, leg of lamb, rare red meat, game, porcini mushrooms, and a cheese platter
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17.5/20 (Top-rated wine)
About the wine:
A beautiful nose, impeccably developed without prior aeration, with notes of violet and licorice; strong 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 winery has a very distinctive style."
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep garnet in color, the 2016 D'Armailhac opens with aromas of rich blackcurrant liqueur, blackberry tart, and blackberries, along with notes of a box of chocolates, 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The densest and most powerful wine in the estate's history. It nevertheless retains great elegance and balance thanks to a perfectly integrated acidity. An absolute delight.
About the estate:
Effectively managed by the Mouton Rothschild team, Château d'Armailhac is an excellent value for wine lovers. Its very reasonable price and consistent quality make it a must-have wine. The vineyard’s location on gravelly hillsides near Mouton Rothschild and Pontet-Canet is of high quality, and the blend includes a good percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Under the guidance 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 heavily on Merlot.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
This is a ripe wine, bursting with black fruit and featuring appealing tannins. It has depth, but the wine is primarily fruit-driven and shows relatively rapid development. Already delicious and slightly spicy, it’s best enjoyed starting in 2022.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
This is a very well-crafted d'Armailhac, displaying blackcurrant and fruit tea with hints of bark on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, very firm, and well-structured, with a long, powerful finish. Direct and linear. Try it after 2023.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Ms. NATHALIE C. Posted on 10/27/2024
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Review by M. M. O. Posted on September 11, 2020
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