Château d'Armailhac 2012

Weather conditions

2012 was a particularly mixed year. Winter proved cold and very Sec. In February in particular, the average temperature recorded was the lowest for fifty years.

April brought cool weather and abundant rainfall, then May and June were characterized by intermediate weather. Flowering and veraison took place, to the day, at the average dates recorded for all other vintages since 1962.

From July 20 to September 20, exceptionally dry weather prevailed, concentrating sugar and tannin in the grapes. August was the 5th wettest month in the last fifty years. By the end of September, cumulative rainfall was 26% below the average since 1962 (435 mm VS 589 mm).

At Château d'Armailhac, harvesting began on October 1 and ended on October 15.

Moderate yields gave Château d'Armailhac a powerful, fleshy wine, in which all the character of the cru is fully expressed.

Tasting notes

Deep, intense red color.

The nose is intense, with a subtle blend of red fruits, marked by a lovely woodiness that reveals denser aromas of roasting and slightly spicy notes.

The palate is well structured, with good tannic and velvety expression, mixed with a multitude of flavors with notes of ripe fruit and toasty aromas.

A long, silky finish reveals fine balance and a good expression of terroir.