“Intense aromas of wildflowers, with hints of chocolate and blackcurrant. Red cherries. Firm and full-bodied on the palate, yet smooth, with chalky and salty notes, and a magnificent mouthfeel where ripe blackberries, fresh blueberries, and generous notes of cola, licorice, and wet stones blend together. Very transparent and natural. A touch of frankness, but with a lovely, muscular liveliness without any heaviness. Juicy, playful, crisp, pure. Balanced. Delicious. Excellent work on extraction control: the tannins are present, but the wine is also savory. Slightly more serious and structured, and perhaps overall more elegant than the Clerc.” (Decanter 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Neutral cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased, and original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles
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Decanter
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Aromatic intensity, wildflowers, hints of chocolate and blackcurrant. Red cherries. Firm and full-bodied on the palate, yet smooth, chalky, and briny, with a magnificent mouthfeel where ripe blackberries, fresh blueberries, and generous notes of cola, licorice, and wet stones blend together. Very transparent and natural. A touch of frankness, but with a lovely, muscular liveliness without any heaviness. Juicy, playful, crisp, pure. Balanced. Delicious. Excellent work in controlling extraction: the tannins are present, but the wine is also savory. Slightly more serious and structured, and perhaps overall more elegant than the Clerc. A touch of 2% Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. 2032–2050
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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94-95/100
Rated estate (2016 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
A style true to the vintage: light and precise, with less Merlot and a more slender profile. Well-defined, with fine, well-integrated tannins; balanced and delicate on the palate. The elegant finish lingers with notes of graphite and black fruit, leading to a savory finish.
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, situated 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 body over the past decade, and it’s always fun to compare it to its stablemate, Clerc Millon, which relies more heavily on Merlot.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95-96/100
About the wine:
Very elegant, with delicate tannins that caress the palate, while the fruit is ripe yet crisp, with notes of red currant, plum, and peach. Medium-bodied. A refined and intense finish. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
Falstaff
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
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