2022 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac

Château d'Armailhac belongs to Château Mouton Rothschild and it is the same team that takes care of the vinification under the leadership of Mr Philippe Dhalluin. The very qualitative terroir consists for 80% of a hillside rich in stone (just like the neighbours Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Ch. Pontet Canet). The mother house does everything to keep the quality as high as possible. The wine has had a very nice constitution and very nice volume in recent years.

This beautiful 2022 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The 2022 d'Armailhac is the epitome of controlled power. It shows the density of the vintage, counterbalanced by great freshness and a remarkable length. The wine offers a framework of black fruit flavors mingled with notes of chocolate, pepper and spices, as well as a floral touch that can be attributed to the estate's exceptional Cabernet Franc grapes, which show all their elegance in this vintage. Fleshy and rich, with a creamy texture supported by well-rounded and perfectly constructed tannins, which further enhance the rich and delicate range of flavors. The finish lingers on the beautifully fresh notes of blackcurrant and liquorice.

The year 2022 began with mild and dry weather. Throughout the growing cycle, there was abundant sunshine and several heat waves. In general, there was little rainfall from spring until the end of the harvest, although rain showers in April and June restored the water reserves in the soil. The vines were able to take advantage of their deep roots to regulate their water supply and showed a great ability to adapt. In the hot and dry conditions, flowering occurred 10 days earlier than average: although fast, flowering was completely uniform. Progress in the growing cycle continued until harvest, with the grapes ripening steadily in ideal conditions.

The harvest was from early to late September, and the crop was in perfect health. Although the warm weather caused the grapes to be slightly smaller, they offered a degree of concentration and balance rarely encountered.

Ratings: 96-97 James Suckling, 92-94 Wine Advocate, 93-95 Vinous (N. Martin)

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.