Château d'Armailhac - Pauillac 2016

Wein Wisser

17,5 / 20

the5/22/2017

Sattes Purpur mit lila Rand. Intensive Cassisnase mit Kräutern, Rosenholz und schwarzen Oliven. Am Gaumenein kräftiger Körper mit stützendem, bereits abgerundetem Tannin, da ist viel Finesse drin. Das lange Finale punktet mit schwarzen Johannisbeerpastillen. Kann noch zulegen.

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

17,5 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez de fruits rouges très frais, Zan, pas de notes d'élevage. Bouche poivrée, beau touché de bouche, tannins ronds et élégants, fruité, finale tonique.

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Belles notes de cèdre, vin précis, élégant dans sa chair et sa texture, et qui sera certainement encore abordable en achat primeur.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 D'Armailhac is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that was picked between 27 September and 14 October. The bouquet is very impressive, typical d'Armaihlac in terms of the opulence and flamboyance with lush black cherry and boysenberry fruit, a subtle floral note developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp and tensile entry; there is immense purity here with some lovely blue fruit appearing on the finish. This is a d'Armailhac that is emboldened by unprecedented tannic structure that gives it real backbone and a sense of authority. Quite simply, this is one of the best wines of Château D'Armailhac that I have tasted, somehow not a million miles away from Grand Puy Lacoste in style.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Le meilleur jamais fait avec le 2009 ! Couleur sombre, intense, pourpre et vive. Nez intense, fin, fruité avec une note très originale de violette. Bouche moelleuse au toucher raffiné avec de l’éclat et énormément d’arômes. Grosse note plaisir ! Finale fondante, fleurie, fruitée et superbe de chair. Assemblage : 62 % cabernet sauvignon, 28 % merlot, 8 % cabernet franc et 2 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13,4° (moyenne), pH : 3.64 (moyenne).

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Black cherry, cocoa, flowers and spicy plum aromas create the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, sweet and silky. The tannins are soft and the fruit feels good as it sticks on your palate. Medium/full bodied, long and harmonious, this is easily the best wine ever made at the property. Produced by blending 62% Cabernet Sauvignon , 28% Merlot , 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot , this wine reached 13.4% alcohol. The harvest took place September 27 to October 14.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2017

Such richness through the palate, with deep crushed blackberry notes alongside soft coffee bean. I get hints of Petit Mouton here. The Mouton stable measure their tannins in weight, not IPT, and this year comes in even higher than 2010, 4.5g compared to 4g. You don't feel it because the grain of the tannins is so fine, but it is clearly going to age well, without any dryness. Incredible balance, with a pH of 3.55 giving freshness to the alcohol, and making these wines really not very difficult to taste. 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, to be aged in 30% new oak.Drinking Window 2027 - 2040

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(62 Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc, 2 Petit Verdot)This is a tight, firm, slightly tense d’Armailhac with sour fruit and a distinct lack of juiciness. The nose is introverted showing earthy, skinsy notes and the palate, while long, is unresponsive. This coating of firmness hides a plummy core which is reluctant to show itself right now but which also looks rather ravishing with some vigorous swirling. I think that this will work well, but you must give it time. 17.5+

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Very dark, blackish purple. Perfumed and rather seductive. Pretty chunky and solid. Tannins more in evidence than in some (though admittedly this is my first Pauillac in a long run of wines). A long-distance runner. Very juicy. 17-

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This wine boasts soft tannins that are integrated into the black fruit core. It is juicy, with concentrated blackberry and plum flavors. A delicious stream of acidity floods the finish. A wine for the long haul, try after 2029.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Inviting, with notes of currant preserves and cherry sauce giving way to taut charcoal and singed alder accents. The chalky finish is a bit tight, but the stuffing is there. This has really good energy.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is really tannic and muscular for d'Armailhac. Perhaps the most powerful ever. Full and chewy yet balanced and polished. Very, very impressive. Greatest ever?