Chateau d'Armailhac 2017
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CDAC201710 UCAU
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Vinous: 90/100 "One of the highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon ever"
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Next door to owners Mouton Rothschild, Armailhac.
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James Suckling: 94/100 " Very well done indeed."
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1 or more bottles$199.00
Editors notes
A glimpse at the great wine -- and a beauty in its own right. Next door to owners Mouton Rothschild, Armailhac is produced under the same elevated standards including, famously, the use of second fill barrels from the great wine itself. A core of Pauillac Cabernet offers power and finesse in floral, spicy black fruit. This vibrant and slightly more 'showy' release from Mouton offers real pleasure in the not too distant future, or for a very long while after.
Deep almandine garnet red color with aromas of blackberry and leather. With a palate of blackcurrants, blackberries and black olives. Full-bodied, tannic and extremely muscular.
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- Blueberry
- Boysenberry
- Herbal
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- Blue Fruits
- Cassis
- Graphite
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Critic Scores & reviews
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James Suckling
94"Lots of chocolate and berry aromas with currants. Full-bodied, round and juicy with hints of blueberries and white pepper. Long and flavorful. Firm. A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Needs another two or three years to soften."
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Vinous
90"The 2017 d’Armailhac has an opulent bouquet despite this comprising one of the highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon ever, which Philippe Dhalluin attributes to the maturity of the berries. There is some lovely cassis and blueberry fruit here with a smear of vanilla. The palate is structured with fine tannin, here the Cabernets are much more expressive with a fine bead of acidity, an attractive pencil lead tincture coming through towards the finish. This is a more floral d’Armailhac that will drink well for the next decades. [Readers should note that my sample included 60% new oak although the final blend will be 40%.] Tasted three times with consistent notes."
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
92"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 D'Armailhac comes bounding out of the glass with bold notions of baked plums, redcurrant jelly and crème de cassis plus wafts of violets, dark chocolate and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, the palate bursts with energetic red and black fruits, framed by ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and vibrant."
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux has a rich history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman times. Today, it is known as one of the most significant wine regions in the world, with a reputation for producing complex, full-bodied red wines. The region is home to a diverse range of terroirs, each with its own unique microclimate, soil composition, and grape varieties.
The left bank of Bordeaux is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives in the region's gravelly soils. These wines tend to be bold, tannic, and complex, with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco. On the right bank, Merlot is king, producing wines that are softer and fruitier, with notes of plum, cherry, and chocolate.
Aside from the red blends, Bordeaux is also renowned for its sweet wines, particularly from the Sauternes and Barsac appellations. These wines are made using a unique process that involves botrytis, or "noble rot," which concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in a lusciously sweet and complex wine.
Bordeaux's classification system has evolved over time, with some estates moving up or down the ranks depending on the quality of their wines. Today, the system includes five growths, with Premier Cru being the highest and Deuxièmes Crus being the second-highest. There is also a separate classification for the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac, with Chateau d’Yquem holding the highest rank.
Overall, Bordeaux is a region that continues to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world with its rich history, diverse terroirs, and exceptional wines.
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About the brand Chateau d'Armailhac
Château D'armailhac, Previously Named Château Mouton-d'armailhacq (Historical Name From Inception, 1750–1955), Château Mouton-baron Philippe (1956–1973), Mouton Baronne (1974–1978) And Château Mouton-baronne-philippe (1979–1988), Is A Winery In The Pauillac Appellation Of The Bordeaux Region Of France. The Wine Produced Here Was Classified As One Of Eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) In The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification Of 1855.
The Chateau Has 126 Acres (0.51 Km2) Planted With Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, And Petit Verdot With An Average Annual Production Of Over 18,000 Cases. Purchased By Baron Philippe De Rothschild In 1934, The Estate Is Currently Owned By The Mouton Branch Of The Rothschild Family.
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