Chateau D'Armailhac 2020

Chateau d'Armailhac is a classified Pauillac red combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in proportions that vary by vintage. The wine shows an elegant, classic profile with robust yet refined tannins, expressive fruit and characteristic graphite notes, offering both approachability and considerable ageing potential.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with herb-crusted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef cheeks, or aged Comte.

94 Points - Decanter

Dried flowers and potpourri aromas lead into blackcurrant fruit, lively acidity, spice and textured tannins, finishing with freshness, salinity and precise definition.

94 Points - James Suckling

Wild herbs and dark fruit introduce an almost full-bodied palate with tight structure, good mid-palate fluidity and contrasting elements that provide balance and interest.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Mulberry, cassis and plum flavors extend across graphite, anise, apple wood and sweet tobacco notes, with warm earth emerging on the structured finish.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Blackberries, violets, burning embers and licorice lead to a rich, fleshy palate with powdery tannins, lively fruit and a broad yet precise structure.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Ripe, juicy fruit combines with intense underlying tannins, giving the wine richness and structure while maintaining an open, fruit-driven character.

91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Dark currant fruit, graphite and lead pencil notes accompany a concentrated, mouth-filling palate with building tannins and impressive length, requiring additional bottle age.