Château d'Armailhac 2017

Im Laufe seiner Geschichte wechselte das Château d'Armailhac mehrmals den Besitzer und den Namen (in der Klassifizierung der Grands Crus von 1855 erscheint es unter dem Namen Mouton-d'Armailhacq), bis es schliesslich von seinem Nachbarn, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, erworben wurde. Die Rebsorten bestehen vorwiegend aus Cabernet Sauvignon und Merlot, die auf traditionelle Weise angebaut werden. Der Ausbau umfasst etwa 30% neue Fässer und 70% Fässer, die direkt von Mouton-Rothschild stammen. Das Château d'Armailhac hat in den letzten Jahren beeindruckende Fortschritte gemacht.

Details:

Produzent:	Château d'Armailhac
Region:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	Pauillac
Jahrgang:	2017
Volumen (cl):	75
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

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.

Suckling 94

Suckling

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. Better after 2022. - JS 12/2019

Dunnuck 92

Dunnuck

I loved the 2017 Chateau D'Armailhac, which is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot brought up 16 months in 40% new French oak. It has good ripeness and depth, medium to full body, and terrific notes of cassis, toasted spice, lead pencil, and violets. This classic, ripe, sexy 2017 that has a good spine of acidity and a great finish, all making for a brilliant Pauillac that’s going to benefit from just short term cellaring and keep for 15-20 years. - JD 02/2020