2013 Armailhac (Pauillac)
Secondary Description
Quinky, graphite nose, dark, minerally fruit - though not a dark colour. Extraction has been good and clever to achieve this balance of lightish body, good tannins and ripe fruit. Has life and is showing well today. (CW 31/03/14)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Farming Style
sustainable
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Classification
Medoc fifth growths 5th 5eme
Score
88-90 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2014
87-89 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2014
88 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, April 2013
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The d`Armailhac is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot cropped at a whopping (for the vintage) 40hl/ha. It has quite an open, powerful bouquet in keeping with the d`Armailhac style: blackberry, cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, good depth with a touch of spice on the finish. Fine. Tasted April 2014. 88-90 points
James Suckling
A pleasant, fruity wine with hints of hazelnut and currant character. Medium body, firm tannins and a clean finish that`s a little light. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. 87-89 points