Chateau d'Armailhac - Pauillac 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 d’Armailhac has a fragrant, floral bouquet of blackberry and boysenberry fruit infused with pressed iris flowers, the new oak (45%, which is higher than vintages six years ago) beautifully assimilated and allowing it to retain superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a little more backbone and density than the 2017 tasted alongside, and conspicuous salinity toward the precise finish. This is a superb d’Armailhac in the making.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

the5/7/2019

Bettane & Desseauve

96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2019

Merveilleuse finesse. Longueur, délicatesse, classe. Le meilleur millésime du cru depuis bien longtemps…

Vinifera

90-92 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Nez sur des notes de framboise, de vanille, de fruits rouges. Entrée en bouche souple mais bien structurée. Evolution sur une structure douce avec une finale d'une belle intensité. Le tanin garde un soupçon de fermeté.

La Revue du Vin de France

15,5-16,5 / 20

the4/24/2019

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 D'Armailhac (14.5% alcohol) is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, harvested September 12 to October 3. Deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals a very fruity nose of crushed blackberries, warm black cherries and mulberries plus hints of potpourri, spice cake and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, the decadent palate delivers loads of black berry layers and a firm, grainy frame with underlying freshness and an earthy finish. Wonderfully opulent D’Armailhac!

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/17/2019

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 season. It’s also one of the best, with clear personality and power, and although still the least complex of the three Pauillacs in the Mouton stable, it should offer the best value giving a ton of rich fruit and cigar box frisson. 5% Petit Verdot makes up the blend. 3.7pH. Tasted several times – always with the same impression.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

With over half Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a rich and juicy wine that is finely structured and shows a touch of integrated toasty spice. It shows a good balance of oak and fruit on the finish.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A soft and generous red with plum, tobacco and currant character and a delicious, full body and brightness. Juicy. Attractive, earthy aftertaste. Layered and dense.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

94 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Lively cassis and blackberry notes are liberally laced with briar, tobacco and smoky details. Reveals a serious chalky underpinning on the finish. A bit backward, but all the elements are here.