Chateau d'Armailhac 2022

Château d'Armailhac is a Fifth Growth Pauillac from Bordeaux's Left Bank, owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The 2022 vintage is rich and expressive, revealing aromas of cassis, blackberry, violets, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied and refined with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, remarkable depth, and exceptional ageing potential.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

97 Points - James Suckling

Floral character such as orange blossoms and cassis with lead pencil aromas that follow through to a medium body and a lovely balance of fruit and freshness. It’s long and caressing with everything in place. Crisp. Best ever? 60% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 16% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Rocking levels of darker currants, chocolate, tobacco, and spicy notes all emerge from the 2022 Château D'Armailhac, a blockbuster from this château that has ripe, velvety tannins, a beautiful mid-palate, and outstanding length. Based on 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, this is easily the finest Armailhac.

95 Points - Decanter

Strongly scented and perfumed on the nose, dark fruits, lively and lithe, supple and smooth on the palate, richly concentrated in terms of fruit density but sleek and stylish on the palate with a burst of bright and fresh blackcurrants and black cherries. Has a tang to it, the acidity and liveliness fills the mid palate before the stony tannins come in towards the end and give this bite and focus. More tense and streamlined than Clerc Milon, but so poised and finessed. This has bite and tension, the Cabernet speaks with liquorice, tobacco and clove subtly giving the spice at the end, but also a fresh mintiness. You can taste the gravel and the clay, putting the terroir in the glass. Really quite profound with concentrated fruit, juiciness and mouthwatering acidity. Fresh and lifted on the finish, you want more of this, but it will take some time to be more charming given its serious nature right now. One to wait for and be glad you did.

Barrel Sample: 95

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Aromas of cherries, blackberries, pencil shavings and creamy new oak introduce the 2022 d'Armailhac, a medium to full-bodied, sweet and dense wine that's rich and succulent, with a generous core of sun-kissed fruit, ripe tannins and an expansive finish.