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Château d’Armailhac was once a part of Château Mouton Rothschild, as we know it today. A ‘Fifth Growth’ Grand Cru Classe, it is owned by the Rothschild family. The estate gets its name from the two d’Armailhacq brothers who first owned the land. After many years, the d’Armailhacq family fell into debt, and the building of the château had to come to an end. Today, the château is still only half complete, and has become part of the tradition of d’Armailhac. It offers typical Pauillac style, a rich classic wine that ages well for many decades.
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'The 2014 D'Armailhac has a clean and fresh bouquet with plenty of fruit: blackberry and raspberry coulis, a touch of cedar coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a tangible level of mineralité on the tensile finish. This is a sophisticated d'Armailhac, probably one that will be approachable after 4-5 years. Recommended, even if I do not regard it as the greatest d'Armailhac in recent years.' – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 2017 (RobertParker.com), 89/100