Château d'Armailhac 2014

Weather conditions

The 2014 vintage was a year of contrasts.

After a typically Bordeaux winter, spring set in normally, with April much sunnier and Sec warmer than average.

The cool, arRosé month of May was followed by a sunny spell, even if it was marked by very localized heavy precipitation, corresponding mainly to the thunderstorms of June 22 and 23.

The summer of 2014 was highly variable: while July was fine and slightly warmer than average, August was considerably cooler and much less sunny, albeit more Sec than normal.

From the end of August onwards, one of the longest and most exceptional Indian summers in living memory set in, with a succession of hot, sunny, dry days lasting until the end of October.

In these conditions, the warmth of April favored early budburst, particularly for the Merlot grape variety, then the Extraordinary autumn allowed perfect ripening of the grapes, preserving the fruit's flavors and favoring phenolic compounds.

As a result, the harvest was carried out in perfect conditions, leaving enough time to pick the grapes at optimum ripeness.

Tasting notes

Deep, dense color.

The refined nose gives off aromas of wild blackberry and cherry liqueur. Subtle hints of licorice and spices complete a nose of finesse.

On the palate, the wine is well-balanced, with well-structured tannins, enveloped by fatness and smoothness, combining notes of candied fruit.

The finish reveals a wine full of promise, combined with an initial fruitiness that gives the wine great length.