Château d'Armailhac

Red wine | 5th Cru Classé, Pauillac AC

The existence of Château d'Armailhac dates back to the end of the 17th century. The young Baron Philippe de Rothschild became the owner of the estate in 1934. It was Baroness Philippine de Rothschild who gave it back its original identity, Château d'Armailhac in 1989. This château produces rich, colorful wines with a sunny character.

Product variants

CHF 49.00 (75cl)

CHF 6.53/10cl

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France Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
5 - 20 years

Profile

Strength
Complexity
Fruitiness
Tannic
Wooded
Spicy

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Château d'Armailhac

CHF 49.00 (75cl)

Colour

Intense purple with almost black purplish highlights.

Nose

Aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, followed by notes of mint, blond tobacco and cedar.

Palate

Fruity and juicy on the palate, beautifully balanced, racy and well supported by grainy tannins, culminating in a long, fruity finish.

Wine-growing terroir

Château d'Armailhac is located in the northern part of Pauillac and has 70 ha of vines. Its terroir of light and deep gravel has a partly clay-limestone subsoil.

Winemaking

Vinification for 15 to 20 days in stainless steel vats, aging for 15 to 16 months in oak barrels, 25% of which is new wood.

Bottle closure

Cork

Packaging

Wooden box

Château d'Armailhac

Neighboring Château Mouton Rothschild, the Château d'Armailhac wine estate extends over an area of 70 hectares in Pauillac and has grape varieties typical of the region. The property is today cherished by the children of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (1933-2014).

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