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ARMAILHAC
Pauillac - 2006
5ème Cru Classé en 1855
Price:
36.00 €
TTC per bottle
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91/100 Drink: 2009 - 2025 This impressive Pauillac is performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel. Made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, it is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a bouquet of grilled meats, subtle herbs, coffee, black currants, and a hint of camphor. The sweetness of the tannins, full-bodied mouthfeel, and stunning length, all in gorgeous symmetry, suggest this is one of the finest d’Armailhacs yet made. Moreover, it is still reasonably priced by the standards of this region. Anticipated maturity: now-2025. Jancis Robinson16 Drink 2012-18 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. 87-89 Drink - Tasted at Mouton Rothschild. Sample from two different bottles, the first a little blowsy and lacking vigour (86/100) but the second more representative. There is a tangible sandy element on the nose, quite tertiary although lacking a little definition. The palate is low-key on the entry, with a savoury note coming through. Some spicy black fruits, Morello and a touch of liquorish. Moderate length. A tad disjointed at the moment, but approachable and enjoyable if not profound. Tasted April 2007. |
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Château d'Armailhac has a complicated history, not least because the owners were undecided as to which name to give the property. It was Dominique d'Armailhacq who created the estate, purchasing the land which lies between Mouton Rothschild to the north and Pontet Canet to the south early, in the 18th Century. Dominique expanded the vineyards, and his acquisitions included the buildings at Chateau Brane-Mouton. Clearly not one to let a marketing opportunity pass by, Dominique duly renamed his own estate Chateau Mouton-d'Armailhacq. The property continued to flourish until the estate was sold to Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1933.Baron Philippe changed the name of d'Armailhacq to Mouton-Baron-Philippe. By 1976 it was time for another name change. Philippe wanted to name it Chateau Baronne-Pauline, after his deceased wife, but permission was not granted. Philippe settled for Mouton-Baronne-Philippe, thereby simply changing the gender. The subsequent decision by Philippe's daughter, Philippine, who now heads the family business, to revert to Chateau d'Armailhac (dropping the 'q' at the end) was a most sensible one.
