Chateau D`Armailhac 2015

WEINWISSER: "Sattes Purpur- Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Delikates Bouquet, Damassine- Pflaumen und Cassis, sehr frisch und irgendwie verspielt. Im Gaumen zart und saftig, gut balanciert mit wunderbarer, blau- bis schwarzbeeriger Fruchtexpression. Seine Grösse sind die Finessen. Zwei Mal verkostet."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Berries and smoke with some wet-earth and leather undertones. Medium to full body, round and velvety tannins and a juicy and delicious finish. Like the walnut and coffee undertone. Drink in 2020."

DECANTER: "This wine is definitely softening and taking on shape in the bottle. The juiciness is starting to appear and you can see why this is the most easily approachable of the Mouton stable when young. Really enjoyable, delicately shaped but with the Pauillac signature of menthol and slate. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drinking Window 2025 - 2036"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2015 D'Armailhac displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and exuberant notions of exotic spices and potpourri over a core of black and red cherry preserves plus wild blueberries and a waft of tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals mouth-filling, juicy black berry flavors with approachable, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness on the finish."

JEB DUNNUCK: "Made by the team at Mouton Rothschild, the 2015 Château D’Armailhac is a ripe, sexy 2015 that has plenty of power and depth in its cassis, lead pencil shaving, spice, and roasted herbs aromas and flavors. The 2015 is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with roughly 30% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, and it’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, nicely concentrated and should keep for two decades or more."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Intensive schwarze Beerenfrucht, Nuancen von Brombeeren, Cassis und etwas Kirsche, ein Hauch von Holz und kandierten Orangenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, wirkt süffig und etwas weich, dezente Süße im Kern, bereits gut entwickelt und gut antrinkbar, etwas Nougat im Nachhall."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Soft, silky, forward and medium bodied, there is verve, sweet fruit and lift. The wine remains focused on earthy nuances, dark red fruits, cassis, spice and licorice. You can age this for 7-10 years before popping a cork."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This wine is firm, almost classically Pauillac in its black currants and acidity. The tannins are present behind the bright fruit and crisp texture. This wine has a dry core that will need to soften. Drink from 2025."