Chateau D'Armailhac 2015

A distinguished Pauillac renowned for concentrated cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, and subtle spice. Silky tannins and vibrant freshness are supported by remarkable structure, delivering a refined Left Bank Bordeaux with excellent aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef tenderloin, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, aged Comté, truffle dishes, or wild mushroom risotto.

94 Points - Vinous

The 2015 d'Armailhac has a vivacious, minty, finely delineated bouquet that has a spring in its step. The palate is medium-bodied, strict and focused, with sapid black fruit laced with graphite. This classy offering gains depth with a satisfying, long aftertaste. It was quite an impressive showing.

93 Points - Decanter

This wine is definitely softening and taking on shape in the bottle. The juiciness is starting to appear and you can see why this is the most easily approachable of the Mouton stable when young. Really enjoyable, delicately shaped but with the Pauillac signature of menthol and slate. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend.

93 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of dusty plums, berries and fine tobacco with a touch of dried earth. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and a long, scented finish. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Made by the team at Mouton Rothschild, the 2015 Château D’Armailhac is a ripe, sexy 2015 that has plenty of power and depth in its cassis, lead pencil shaving, spice, and roasted herbs aromas and flavors. The 2015 is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with roughly 30% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, and it’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, nicely concentrated and should keep for two decades or more.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2015 D'Armailhac displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and exuberant notions of exotic spices and potpourri over a core of black and red cherry preserves plus wild blueberries and a waft of tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals mouth-filling, juicy black berry flavors with approachable, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness on the finish.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This wine is firm, almost classically Pauillac in its black currants and acidity. The tannins are present behind the bright fruit and crisp texture. This wine has a dry core that will need to soften. Drink from 2025.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

A singed vanilla and alder frame keeps a medium-weight core of plum and black currant fruit coiled up while tobacco and violet details fill in. A pretty, fine-edged chalky spine holds the finish.