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. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘A sumptuous reflection of bright red and black, somewhat jammy fruit with hints of dark chocolate and forest-floor. The palate is almost decadent, but with a tannic grip that keeps everything poised. No second wine produced here, but that may change soon. Perfect for barbecued steak.’ – Panos Kakaviatos, Decanter.com, 94/100 (May 2021)
‘Bricky garnet. Inviting and mature aromas – notes of undergrowth and senescent fruit as well as iron/blood. Opens out to some attractive cassis freshness. Refined, chalky texture. Elegant and long, juicy and a good future still.’ – Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Feb 2020)
‘The 2010 d’Armailhac has a clean and well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis, cedar and brown spices, quite complex and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. This feels quite savoury at ten years of age with black pepper and just a hint of soy developing on the finish. Very fine.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Feb 2020)
‘Dense, juicy and inviting, with bouncy briar, blackberry, steeped black currant and melted black licorice notes framed by roasted apple wood and graphite notes. The finish courses along with good definition. Energetic and tempting, but the gripping, iron-laden finish will benefit from cellaring. Best from 2017 through 2030.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Mar 2013)
‘This is a wine that's full of blackberry flavor, with elegant fruitiness and sweet tannins. It may miss the firm structure of the vintage, but it makes up for that with its forward, ripe fruitiness.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Feb 2013)
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