2003 d'Armailhac Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 91 WS 91 JL 90 WA 90 TWI 90
JS 91

jamessuckling.com, March 2011

Very fruity with strawberry and currants on the nose. Full bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fruity finish. Notes of toasted oak and spice develop on the palate, but this still needs some bottle age. Pull the cork...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, March 2006

Loads of currant berry and light toasted oak on the nose with hints of milk chocolate. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a medium-long finish. Thick texture. Nicely crafted and balanced. Best after 2011. 15000 cases...
JL 90

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2013

From a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2%Petit Verdot, this medium bodied, round, ripe, blackberry, cedar wood, tobacco and earth infused wine is ready to drink. Read more...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2006

The deep ruby/purple-hued 2003 d’Armailhac exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce interwoven with creme de cassis licorice and roasted herbs. With moderately high yet sweet tannin an earthy character and chewy muscular...
TWI 90

The Wine Independent, March 2024

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2003 d’Armailhac is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. It swans out with gregarious notions of baked plums, boysenberry...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2003
Size 750ML

The 2003 d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux blend from the Pauillac region, embodying a classic profile with an intriguing mix of flavors and aromas. Expertly crafted by the producer d'Armailhac, this wine has garnered praise from several respected reviewers.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate describes it as a "deep ruby/purple-hued" wine, highlighting its notes of "Asian plum sauce interwoven with crème de cassis, licorice, and roasted herbs." The wine is characterized by "moderately high yet sweet tannin" and an "earthy character," suggesting a robust and substantial presence. The review suggests that the wine should be consumed between 2008 and 2019.

Wine Spectator offers an excellent review, scoring the wine 91 points. It notes "loads of currant, berry, and light toasted oak on the nose with hints of milk chocolate." The wine is described as "full-bodied with velvety tannins and a medium-long finish," underscoring its "thick texture" and balance. Wine Spectator recommends enjoying it best after 2011.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com provides insight into the blend, composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. He notes a "medium-bodied, round, ripe" palate with flavors of "blackberry, cedar wood, tobacco, and earth," indicating it is ready to drink now.

James Suckling also awards the wine 91 points, noting its "very fruity" nature with "strawberry and currants on the nose." He highlights its "full-bodied" nature, complemented by "silky tannins and a long, fruity finish," with "toasted oak and spice" emerging on the palate.

Overall, the 2003 d'Armailhac is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend, praised for its complexity and balance, with multiple reviewers recommending it for current enjoyment.