2018 d'Armailhac Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 DC 94 JL 94 JD 93 WA 93 WE 93 WS 93 VN 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, January 2021

Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black olive, clove, oyster shell, pencil lead and tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Concentrated and focused with a very long, spice and mineral finish. Fantastic...
DC 94

Decanter, April 2019

This is clearly one of the most concentrated d’Armailhacs that has been produced in recent decades owing to the extremely small and concentrated berries, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested at the end of the growing...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

The darkest vintage of d'Armailhac I have ever seen, from the first swirl and sniff, you know it's a new level for this chateau. On the nose you find smoke, tobacco leaf, blackberries, plums, wet earth and thyme. On the...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

(93+ points) Awesome notes of camphor, new leather, cedar pencil, chocolate, and cassis emerge from the 2018 Château D'Armailhac, a full-bodied, concentrated Pauillac that stays nicely focused on the palate, with firm yet...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

(93+ points) Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 D’Armailhac (a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) hits the ground running with wonderfully open-knit, flamboyant scents...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

A ripe, juicy wine with great freshness and swathes of black-currant fruits, this is already delicious. Plenty of tannins back up the fruits and push the wine towards a rich future, but the balance is already there. Drink...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2021

The core of ripe cassis, plum sauce and raspberry purée flavors have a succulent feel, while licorice snap, graphite and singed alder notes play along the edges. Nice glycerine feel through the focused and fine-grained...
VN 92

Vinous, March 2021

The 2018 d'Armailhac is bright, fresh and so inviting, just as it was en primeur. Sweet red cherry fruit, cedar, spice, tobacco and anise add lovely aromatic complexity. All of the intensity of the year comes through...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep garnet-purple color, this wine immediately captivates the senses. From the first swirl and sniff, it is clear that this vintage is on a new level for the chateau.

On the nose, enticing aromas of smoke, tobacco leaf, blackberries, plums, wet earth, and thyme emerge. The bouquet is complex and layered, promising a truly remarkable tasting experience.

On the palate, the wine delivers on its aromatic promise. It is lush, round, and deep, with layers of sweet, dark, ripe fruits. The soft, round tannins provide a velvety texture, while notes of herbs, pepper, dark chocolate, and spice add further complexity. The finish is a blast of black and dark red fruits, leaving a lasting impression.

This wine has received high praise from esteemed wine critics. Wine Enthusiast awarded it a score of 93, describing it as a ripe, juicy wine with great freshness and swathes of black-currant fruits. Jeb Dunnuck also gave it a score of 93, noting its concentration, focus, and wonderful purity. Jeff Leve awarded it 94 points, commending its depth, richness, and potential for aging. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it a score of 93+, highlighting its energy, expressiveness, and fragrant finish.

With its firm yet ripe tannins, this wine is built for aging. It is recommended to cellar this vintage for at least a decade to allow it to fully develop and strut its stuff. However, for those who can't wait, it is already delicious and can be enjoyed from 2025.

This 2018 d'Armailhac is a fantastic bottle that showcases the best of Pauillac. It is a wine of great power, concentration, and finesse, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.