2014 d'Armailhac Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

TWI 95 JS 94 WE 92 WS 91 DC 90 JL 90
TWI 95

The Wine Independent, March 2024

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2014 d'Armailhac rolls out with evocative notes of cassis, plum preserves, and menthol opening out to nuances of rosebud tea, underbrush, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

This is very tannic yet polished and firm with currants, bark, and stones. Full-bodied and muscular and linear. Love the length. Beautiful. Try in 2020.
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, February 2017

Sometimes seen as the junior estate in the Mouton-Rothschild stable, this property is now showing its own fine character. The wine is juicy with crisp fruit and soft tannins. It is in a rounded generous style that will...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, March 2017

Fresh and pure, but not shy on depth, offering an ample core of cassis and blackberry purée flavors. There's a fine chalky minerality throughout, but overall the structure is polished. Anise and spice notes add range...
DC 90

Decanter, April 2015

The aromatics of Cabernet Franc, Merlot's richness and Cabernet Sauvignon's firmness blend seemlessly into a beautifully made, polished wine.
JL 90

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2017

Solid wine this year, with a spicy, dark, red berry nose, complicated by tobacco and earthy aromatics. Medium/full bodied with freshness, finesse and refined, ripe, sweet fruits in the finish. Read more...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2014 d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac region of France, crafted by the d'Armailhac estate. This red wine has garnered praise from multiple reviewers, making it a noteworthy selection for enthusiasts of Bordeaux wines.

James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive 94 points, highlighting its tannic yet polished nature. He described it as "full-bodied and muscular and linear," appreciating its length and recommending it be tried starting in 2020. Similarly, The Wine Independent gave the wine an excellent score of 95, praising its "fine-grained tannins" and "seamless backbone of freshness," ultimately calling it "all class." These outstanding reviews emphasize the wine's quality and potential for aging.

Wine Spectator's James Molesworth rated the 2014 d'Armailhac 91 points, noting its "ample core of cassis and blackberry purée flavors" complemented by a "fine chalky minerality." He suggested the wine would be best enjoyed between 2018 and 2028. Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss offered a slightly higher score of 92, describing the wine as "juicy with crisp fruit and soft tannins" and noting its "rounded generous style."

Decanter and Jeff Leve also provided positive reviews, each scoring the wine 90 points. Decanter highlighted the harmonious blend of varietals, stating it is a "beautifully made, polished wine." Jeff Leve described it as having a "spicy, dark, red berry nose" with "freshness, finesse and refined, ripe, sweet fruits in the finish."

Overall, the 2014 d'Armailhac is a well-crafted Bordeaux blend that offers complexity and depth. Its combination of fruit flavors, fine tannins, and minerality makes it a versatile choice, suitable for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.