CHÂTEAU D’ARMAILHAC 2015 6L

Château d’Armailhac 2015 – 6L
Imperial (6 litres), The capacity of an Imperial is 6 litres, the equivalent of 8 bottles of 75cl or 48 glasses of wine

“Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2015 D’Armailhac displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and exuberant notions of exotic spices and potpourri over a core of black and red cherry preserves plus wild blueberries and a waft of tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals mouth-filling, juicy black berry flavors with approachable, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness on the finish.” – 92/100, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

VARIETIES: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
REGION: France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Pauillac
AGEING: Aging is done in oak barrels (new for 25%) for 15 to 16 months
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Char-grilled Châteaubriand, Filet Wellington, Roast Saddle of Lamb with Herb Butter, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Pan-Seared Porterhouse Steak, Charcuterie Board
CRITICS SCORES: 93/JS, 93/V, 92/WE, 92/WS, 92/RP, 91/D

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5ᵉ Grand Cru Classé – 1855, Pauillac Appellation | Range | Château d’Armailhac

Château d’Armailhac wines are made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot in proportions which vary according to the vintage, since the ideal conditions that allow each terroir and each grape variety to fully express themselves change from one year to another.

The wine is defined by a kind of elegant classicism, discernible whatever the vintage. The tannic structure is both robust and refined, providing a perfect foil for a complex array of aromas and flavours which continue to develop and emerge over time, with consistently forward fruit and typical lead‑pencil notes. Château d’Armailhac has considerable ageing potential but may also be enjoyed young. It is a perfect illustration of the Pauillac style, combining all the features of a great wine while remaining approachable.

2015 vintage in Pauillac is very similar in its heft and opulence to the 2005 vintage. The wine is a garnet red with a crimson tint. The highly expressive nose is remarkable for its intense and radiant red fruit aromas mingled with notes of roasted coffee and marzipan. The ample and full-bodied attack reveals a well-rounded, silky tannic structure, giving an impression of richness and volume, underlined by a generous and varied range of flavours such as cherry, vanilla and liquorice. The long finish is sustained by hints of chocolate.