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Vintage | Wine 1961 |
Classification | Médoc - 5ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château D'Armailhac |
Country | France |
The Château Armailhac is an estate of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. It is located in Pauillac. It is a fifth classified growths of Médoc official classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855.
Acquired in 1934 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the estate has successively borne the name of Armailhac Mouton, Mouton Baron Philippe, Mouton Baronne Philippe before returning in 1989 to its original name: Armailhac. The style of Armailhac wines have recently gained depth, power and elegance.
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Given its obscurity and the fact that no one would believe it could be this good, this is a wine to buy at auction. It offers a sweet, ripe, roasted bouquet, a deep, plummygarnet color, rich, fat, chewy fruit flavors, and a spicy finish. I was impressed!
Has a wonderful style and intriguing flavors in a rather lean frame. Starts with cedar and spice aromas followed by distinctive mineral and fruit flavors and a firm, almost tight texture due to tannins and lively acidity.