The 2020 d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux blend hailing from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine combines 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, offering a balanced and multifaceted profile.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine 93 points, praising its aromatic complexity and structure. William Kelley noted, "The 2020 d'Armailhac is excellent, bursting with aromas of blackberries, violets, burning embers, and licorice," and described the palate as "rich and fleshy," with "powdery tannins and a lively core of fruit."

Decanter gave the wine a slightly higher score of 94 points, highlighting its aromatic and textural qualities. The review mentioned "dried flowers, lots of potpourri scents on the nose," and described the wine as "smooth and lively, excellent acidity from the get-go." The complexity and freshness were particularly noted, with the wine being "clear, detailed, precise with a sense of classicism."

James Suckling also rated it 94 points, commending its fresh and layered profile. He described it as "a fresh, layered red with blackberry and chocolate," emphasizing its "cool finish" and "savory" character with "soft tannins spread across the finish."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine 93 points, highlighting its "vibrancy, chewy textures, and nuances of mint, tobacco leaf, cedar, peppery spices, and tobacco wrapper." He described the wine as "classic, classy, refined," with "ample layers of sweet, lush, dark fruits."

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 91+ points, calling it "a blockbuster that's going to reward patience." He noted its "deep, concentrated, mouth-filling" nature with "classic darker currant fruits, notes of graphite and lead pencil, building tannins, and outstanding length." Dunnuck suggested the wine will need 5-7 years of bottle age.

Vinous' Neal Martin provided another 93-point review, noting a "very pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, crushed iris flowers, and hints of potpourri." He described the palate as "medium-bodied with slightly angular tannins at first," becoming more accentuated towards the finish.

Wine Enthusiast also rated it 93 points, with Roger Voss commenting on its "ripe and juicy fruits" and "intense background tannins," emphasizing its richness and structure.

Wine Spectator matched Decanter's 94 points, praising its "core of lovely mulberry, cassis, and plum reduction flavors" and describing it as "rock-solid, with an old-school hint." The review suggested it is best from 2026 through 2038.

Lastly, Jane Anson rated it 93 points, noting its "nuanced and finessed" nature with "an understated power that delivers top notes of violet and peony." She highlighted the "saline kick on the finish, and a wave of campfire smoke," mentioning it as the last vintage in the old cellar at this château.

Overall, the 2020 d'Armailhac is a well-regarded wine, praised for its aromatic complexity, structure, and potential for aging.