Château d'Armailhac
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
A fine example of Pauillac from an overlooked vintage, the 2012 d’Armailhac (from half bottle) offers a potent punch of graphite, fresh black fruits, leather and cedar. The palate has ample concentration and good harmony, with flecks of sweet fruit leading to a long and gratifying finish. This is pure, precise Pauillac and in a beautiful spot at 13 years of age.
June 2025
94
A fine example of Pauillac from an overlooked vintage, the 2012 d’Armailhac (from half bottle) offers a potent punch of graphite, fresh black fruits, leather and cedar. The palate has ample concentration and good harmony, with flecks of sweet fruit leading to a long and gratifying finish. This is pure, precise Pauillac and in a beautiful spot at 13 years of age.
June 2025
94
Very giving. Dark cherries, tobacco, black tea, leather, smoke.
Very giving. Dark cherries, tobacco, black tea, leather, smoke.
Nov 8th, 2018
54 cs 29 me 14 cf 2pv 1933 70 ha
54 cs 29 me 14 cf 2pv 1933 70 ha
2 people found it helpfulOct 27th, 2013
I know this wine will be great in another 10...but I feel like I was getting a glimpse of its plateau this year. 12 wasn't the best year in Pauillac, but I am thoroughly enjoying the vintage across the board of left bank Bordeaux. It was showing that world class Pauillac nose - cigar box, gravelly/loamy soil, and mulled fruit. The pallet is nice and rich but not necessarily fruit forward, exhibiting flavors of stewed black plum, red apple skin, vanilla and espresso bean, and a lovely finish. This also made a great wine for our Cigars.
I know this wine will be great in another 10...but I feel like I was getting a glimpse of its plateau this year. 12 wasn't the best year in Pauillac, but I am thoroughly enjoying the vintage across the board of left bank Bordeaux. It was showing that world class Pauillac nose - cigar box, gravelly/loamy soil, and mulled fruit. The pallet is nice and rich but not necessarily fruit forward, exhibiting flavors of stewed black plum, red apple skin, vanilla and espresso bean, and a lovely finish. This also made a great wine for our Cigars.
Jan 31st, 2017
Great nose powerful fruit predominately red and black w underlying terroir. Pallatte is structured but elegant. Pretty wine
Great nose powerful fruit predominately red and black w underlying terroir. Pallatte is structured but elegant. Pretty wine
Oct 26th, 2016
Ready to drink without much awaking. Young but mature.Well balance and statisfied with suitable power.
Ready to drink without much awaking. Young but mature.Well balance and statisfied with suitable power.
Dec 4th, 2015
A lovely wine from the mixed 2012 vintage, still very young and needs time to further evolve. Deep garnet color, tempting aromas of cassis, black cherries, vanilla, black current, dark chocolate and cedar wood, lovely full body, with rich yet tight tannins, some fruit and a rich texture, acidity is lively and will guaranty at least another decade of aging. The finish is long, rich and dry. If 2012 will all go in this direction we are up for a nice surprise vintage. My score 90, drink to 2026
A lovely wine from the mixed 2012 vintage, still very young and needs time to further evolve. Deep garnet color, tempting aromas of cassis, black cherries, vanilla, black current, dark chocolate and cedar wood, lovely full body, with rich yet tight tannins, some fruit and a rich texture, acidity is lively and will guaranty at least another decade of aging. The finish is long, rich and dry. If 2012 will all go in this direction we are up for a nice surprise vintage. My score 90, drink to 2026
Nov 26th, 2015
Very impressive for such a young vintage.
Lovely nose cinnamon and spice box. On the palette, it's wonderfully weighted. Tobacco and sweet dark fruits blend perfectly. Tannins are somewhat integrated, but need more time. This has the potential to evolve to a much better place. Lay this down for 3 - 5 years.
Very impressive for such a young vintage.
Lovely nose cinnamon and spice box. On the palette, it's wonderfully weighted. Tobacco and sweet dark fruits blend perfectly. Tannins are somewhat integrated, but need more time. This has the potential to evolve to a much better place. Lay this down for 3 - 5 years.