| Wine Ratings | Reviewer | Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux) |
| 87-89 | Robert Parker | S$47 |
| 16.5 | Decanter Magazine | |
| 16+ | Jancis Robinson | |
| 86-89 | James Suckling | |
| 88-90 | Neal Martin |
Tasting Notes |
Purple-red, smoky blackcurrant fruit, quite lush and velvety compared to some, good Pauillac purity lifted by Cabernet Franc, expressive and elegant. Drink 2012-17. 4 stars. Decanter Magazine |
A pretty successful year for Armailhac. Big and bloody on the nose real opulence and some flavour and character! Hooray! Almost pipe tobacco. Ripe, present tannins. Dry but not drying. Hint of ashtrays which doesn't sound very nice but let me assure you that it is such a relief to find a wine with some positive flavour Much gentler than wine Croizet Bages. Just a little flat on the finish. Drink 2011-18. Jancis Robinson |
A little short right away, but shows attractive berry and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Medium body, soft tannins and a long, caressing finish. Slightly hollow in the mid palate. James Suckling |
An interesting nose this year, different from previous Château d'Armailhac, less voluptuous but perhaps great definition and refinement. Notes of blackberry and bilberry fruit with a touch of the old "copper saucepan". The palate is very well balanced, lovely ripe rounded fruit with good acidity. Very nice poise and tension with a clean, perhaps light bilberry and briary tinged finish. This is a classier d'Armailhac, perhaps in no small part to Monsieur Dhalluin! Very approachable though short on length, this will make pleasurable early drinking. Tasted April 2008. Neal Martin |