Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….
Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024
Bordeaux
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About this Item
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.
The vineyard is located to the south of the village of Le Pouyalet, immediately next to Mouton Rothschild and nearby Pontet-Canet. This 2014 Armailhac is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
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Critics Ratings
'Dark garnet. Invitingly pure black fruit, still so vibrant and primary. Firmly tannic, structured, powerful but with everything in place for the future still. A touch obdurate now.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Feb 2024)
'Sometimes seen as the junior estate in the Mouton-Rothschild stable, this property is now showing its own fine character. The wine is juicy with crisp fruit and soft tannins. It is in a rounded generous style that will allow it to be drinkable relatively soon. Drink starting from 2020. ' - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 92/100 (Feb 2017)
'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)
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