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The Château d'Armailhac is one of the most famous Domaines in the Pauillac appellation. Having belonged to the d'Armailhacq family since the 18th century, it was awarded the title of Fifth Grand Cru Classé in the famous classification of Médoc wines for the Paris Universal Exhibition.
It was acquired by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1933, who named it "Mouton-Baron-Philippe". In 1975, when his daughter Baroness Philippine took over its management, it became "Mouton-Baronne-Philippe". Finally, she decided to restore its identity, permanently naming it Château d'Armailhac in 1991.
Located on gravel and clay-limestone soils, its vineyard covers 76 hectares of vines, of which 55% are Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The wines are aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new.
The Château d'Armailhac is a wine that combines power and refinement, complexity and elegance, with a beautiful aromatic expression typical of Pauillac.
Climatology:
A mild, rainy winter recharged the soils after a year 2022 marked by a lack of precipitation. The vine cycle resumed in good conditions at the beginning of April, despite a frost episode of no consequence. The trend for 2023 to be one of the warmest on record is confirmed as the months go by. The mild weather, combined with near-normal rainfall throughout the spring, accelerated plant growth. In this favorable climatic context, flowering started perfectly at the end of May, 5 days ahead of schedule. June concluded the season with a record, establishing itself as the hottest month since our records began in 1962. The vines continued to develop at a good pace, maintaining their several-day lead over the average. At the height of summer, while France was subjected to successive waves of heatwaves, the Atlantic coast and the Bordeaux vineyards experienced only two episodes of extreme heat at the end of August and the beginning of September, the latter marking the start of the harvest. During the harvest, unstable weather conditions set in, alternating between hot, sunny days and stormy spells. The grapes took advantage of each propitious moment to gain in maturity, while the rainfall helped to refine the skins while slowing down the accumulation of sugars. The last week of September offers summer sunshine and ideal weather to conclude these 2023 harvests.
Tasting notes:
Intense, dark red with crimson highlights, the wine releases aromas of red fruit accompanied by subtle, light floral notes and delicate hints of confectionery, blending harmoniously with black cherry flavors. Suave and precise, it reveals fine, elegant tannins, freshness and great balance. This lingering sensation is accompanied by pleasant flavors of spice and pepper, then ripe fruit that linger for a long time.
