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CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC 5eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac 2022 Bottle

CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC 5eme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac 2022 Bottle Image

Red Still Wine | France | Bordeaux | Pauillac | 75cl

£64.95 / £389.70 £370.22 case

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ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pauillac
Wine Style: Medium Bodied
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Description

The 2022 Château d'Armailhac impresses with its depth and finesse. On the nose, it reveals an aromatic blend of raspberries, cherries, mint, and spices, creating a perfumed and inviting aroma. The wine displays a medium to full-bodied structure, seamlessly layered with concentrated dark fruit notes and a lively, lithe presence. Its impeccable balance is highlighted by mouthwatering acidity and soft, yet firm, stony tannins that add focus and elegance. Subtle hints of liquorice, tobacco, and clove emerge, complemented by a fresh mintiness, underscoring its terroir-driven character. While youthful now, its vibrant energy promises further complexity with cellaring. With a poised and finessed profile, it’s a compelling example of Bordeaux’s finesse, poised to reward patience from 2027 to 2049.

Armailhac

A Deeper Dive;

Chateau D'Armailhac

Spanning approximately 75 hectares, Château D'Armailhac's picturesque estate primarily cultivates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This wine exemplifies the Pauillac style, combining the hallmarks of exceptional wine with an inviting approachability.

The estate embodies a unique identity, reflecting timelessness, deep local roots, and elegant simplicity. A striking century-old arbutus tree serves as a captivating centrepiece in the newly unveiled Baroness Philippine Atrium, which houses the majority of the Château and Domaines staff and was named in honour of Philippine de Rothschild. The modernisation of technical facilities began with a renovation that was completed in 2021, establishing a guiding aesthetic for the overall refurbishment, where the natural beauty of timber and Gironde stone harmoniously complement the site’s terroir.

While Cabernet varieties typically dominate the blend, Château D'Armailhac also features a notable proportion of Cabernet Franc, adding to its distinctiveness. The wine expresses a timeless elegance that is evident in every vintage, crafted with a tannic structure that is both robust and refined. Although their wines possess great ageing potential, it is equally enjoyable when consumed young. The result is a wine that beautifully combines richness, complexity, and balance.

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DECANTER - 95 Points

"Strongly scented and perfumed on the nose, dark fruits, lively and lithe, supple and smooth on the palate, richly concentrated in terms of fruit density but sleek and stylish on the palate with a burst of bright and fresh blackcurrants and black cherries. Has a tang to it, the acidity and liveliness fills the mid palate before the stony tannins come in towards the end and give this bite and focus. More tense and streamlined than Clerc Milon, but so poised and finessed. This has bite and tension, the Cabernet speaks with liquorice, tobacco and clove subtly giving the spice at the end, but also a fresh mintiness. You can taste the gravel and the clay, putting the terroir in the glass. Really quite profound with concentrated fruit, juiciness and mouthwatering acidity. Fresh and lifted on the finish, you want more of this, but it will take some time to be more charming given its serious nature right now. One to wait for and be glad you did. 3.83pH. 11.3% press wine - usually at 7-8% maximum. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. HVE3 certified. Tasted twice. 50% new barrels." Reviewed by Georgina Hindle Apr 23

Drinking Window: 2027-2049

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THE WINE ADVOCATE - 92-94 Points

"Deep aromas of raspberries, cherries, crushed mint and spices preface the 2022 d'Armailhac, a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine that's deep, lively and seamless, framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a penetrating finish."

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JAMES SUCKLING - 96-97 Points

"This is like a baby Mouton this year with blackcurrant, flower, and orange aromas. Medium- to full-bodied with a tight and racy palate that shows persistence and verve. One to watch."