chateau darmailhac 5eme cru classe pauillac

Château d'Armailhac

Château d'Armailhac, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2022

Name: Château d'Armailhac, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
Brand: Château d'Armailhac
Price: 310.33 GBP

94/100

Inside Bordeaux

92-94/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

93/100

The Wine Independent

94/100

Vinous

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2022
6x75cl
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£310.33
2022
6x75cl
DP
£310.33

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Tasted after the wonderful Clerc Milon, d’Armailhac, whilst not quite at the same level, is mighty impressive; almost certainly the finest wine we can recall tasting from this chateau. The Cabernet Franc brings more florality to proceedings with notes of raspberries, eucalyptus and roses. There's admirable concentration, a certain cut and thrust to the energetic mid-palate and a framework of robust tannins. It feels less exuberant and more vertical than Clerc with a wonderfully salty, nuanced finish of cassis, liquorice and graphite. A top drawer d'Armailhac made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Chris Kissack,

The Wine Independent

This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, and the élevage was in 50% new oak, the remainder second-fill barrels and a couple of stoneware amphorae for the Cabernet Franc, made in the new cellars (which have been in use since 2021) and made under the watchful eye of the recently appointed director Lucie Lauilhe. The nose presents a sweet and concentrated character, with a bare touch of confit confidence here. The palate feels rather gently concentrated at first, modestly knit together, with a charming and forward textural confidence, an elegantly polished substance, a finely grained tannic structure and fresh grip. A rather sappy and fresh style running into a fresh finish, which carries along a core of finely grained tannins. A good and modestly styled wine for the vintage, which should develop a harmonious evolution with time. Tasted twice. The alcohol is 14.35% with 14.5% on the label.

drinking window 2026 - 2042

date of review 06/2025

94/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Punch of black fruits and spice, concentrated, impressive vintage of d'Armailhac, quite different in character from this estate even five or 10 years ago - rarely has this wien shown such depth and powerful character. Second vintage with Lucie Lauilhé as technical director. Harvest September 8 to 27.

drinking window 2028 - 2042

date of review 03/2025

94/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2022 Château d'Armailhac has a detailed and expressive bouquet that's classic Pauillac in style, with a little more black fruit than I noticed from barrel, here laced with cedar and pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a succulent entry. It has plenty of fruit concentration, gentle grip, a touch of blackberry mixed with black olive and hints of allspice. There is plenty of energy in this Pauillac and as I wrote previously, there is a very pleasing crescendo at the finish. This is one of the best vintages in recent years.

drinking window 2027 - 2055

date of review 02/2025

92-94/100

William Kelley,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep aromas of raspberries, cherries, crushed mint and spices preface the 2022 d'Armailhac, a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine that's deep, lively and seamless, framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a penetrating finish.

date of review 04/2023

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