2015 Château d'Armailhac
Tasting note
Deep ruby colour. Soft nose with noble, delicate fruit. Red and black cherry, blackberry, bramble, blackcurrant leaves, bell pepper. Roasted coffee beans and earthy undertones. Menthol at the back. Typical Pauillac, but in a softer style. Medium-bodied on the palate, with good intensity. High acidity, superbly integrated silky tannins, really quite refined. Juicy blackcurrant and blackberries, dark cherry jam on the taste. Medium length with cassis, orange zest and a little vanilla in the aftertaste. This is more about the refinement than a show of power. There's a firm core that holds everything nicely together. While the wine is approachable, I can imagine it will open up further in a few years. Very good.
Drink from 2027 through 2035.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 22 February 2025.
Referenced in these stories:
- 23 Feb 2025: A small 2015 ten-years-on Bordeaux tasting
Ratings
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
12Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir. / 20 ("very good") |
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| Stars: |
4Wines with a rating of 4 stars are excellent wines in their category. They are almost at the top of their peer group in terms of personality and complexity. / 5 |
Wine details
| Vintage: | 2015 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Château d'Armailhac |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Subregion: | Médoc |
| Appellation: | Pauillac AOC |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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