The 2015 d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux blend produced by Château d'Armailhac in the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, sealed with a cork, has an alcohol content of 13.5%. It exhibits a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
Jeb Dunnuck, in his review on November 30, 2017, scored the wine 92 points and praised its power and depth, noting aromas and flavors of "cassis, lead pencil shaving, spice, and roasted herbs." Dunnuck described the wine as balanced and nicely concentrated, suggesting it could age for two decades or more (jebdunnuck.com).
James Suckling, awarding the wine 93 points on February 2, 2018, highlighted its "berries and smoke with some wet-earth and leather undertones," describing it as medium to full-bodied with "round and velvety tannins" and a "juicy and delicious finish" (jamessuckling.com).
Vinous also rated the wine 93 points on February 26, 2018, calling it a "very sexy wine" that is "pliant, open-knit, and delicious." The review noted the wine's seamless integration of "sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, and floral notes," commending its gracious and racy nature (Vinous).
Wine Enthusiast, in its April 1, 2018 review, also gave the wine 92 points. The review described it as "firm, almost classically Pauillac" with "black currants and acidity" and a "dry core" that will need time to soften, recommending to drink from 2025 (Wine Enthusiast).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, on February 22, 2018, also awarded the wine 92 points. Lisa Perrotti-Brown noted exotic spices and potpourri over a core of "black and red cherry preserves plus wild blueberries." She described the palate as "mouth-filling" with "approachable, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness on the finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Wine Spectator's March 31, 2018 review, which also scored the wine 92 points, mentioned a "singed vanilla and alder frame" with plum and black currant fruit, and a "pretty, fine-edged chalky spine" (Wine Spectator).
Decanter, on November 14, 2018, rated the wine 93 points, noting its softening texture and "juiciness" with a Pauillac signature of "menthol and slate" (Decanter).
Jeff Leve's review on May 21, 2018, scored the wine 92 points, describing it as "soft, silky, forward and medium-bodied" with "verve, sweet fruit and lift," and highlighting earthy nuances, dark red fruits, cassis, spice, and licorice (TheWineCellarInsider.com).
Jane Anson, on October 14, 2022, also gave the wine 93 points, noting its "deep ruby color" and refined tannins with a "layering of dark fruit and undergrowth" (janeanson.com).
Finally, The Wine Independent, on November 17, 2022, rated the wine 92 points, describing it as having classic scents of "cassis and baked cherries" with a "good core of ripe black fruit flavors," supported by plush tannins and finishing with an earthy lift (The Wine Independent).
In summary, the 2015 d'Armailhac is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend with consistent high scores from numerous reviewers, praised for its depth, balance, and aging potential.