Château d'Armailhac - Pauillac 2013

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

le 31/03/2016

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

par James Suckling le 15/02/2016

A fresh and delicious red with blueberry, spice and chocolate. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. A beauty. Drink now or hold.

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

par Robert Parker le 29/08/2014

Fruity, soft, round and easygoing, this medium-bodied blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc with a touch of Petit Verdot is a charming, consumer-friendly red to enjoy over the next 5-8 years.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-90 / 100

par Stephen Tanzer le 16/05/2014

(59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot):  Ruby-red.  Plum, redcurrant, licorice and violet on the nose.  Fresh, juicy and pure, showing flavors of blackberry, coffee and spicy herbs.  Very precise wine thanks to lively, harmonious acidity.  Finishes with sweet tannins and very good length.  The yields (40 h/h) were the highest of any of the Mouton-Rothschild estates because the younger merlot didn't suffer shatter; once again, though, the aroma and flavor profile of this wine is heavily influenced by its old-vine cabernet franc.  This may be even better than it's showing today

matthewjukes.com

16,5 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 23/04/2014

(59 Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 Merlot, 12 Cabernet Franc, 1 Petit Verdot) Quite sharp and spicy on the finish more akin to a new-wave Barbera on account of the high acidity. Good, juicy black fruit initially but quite light and rather lean on the finish. The oak sits on top which is a little strange but it is not dominant. Overall this is a lighter, shorter and leaner wine than normal. It is balanced but not riveting.

Vinous

87-89 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 17/04/2014

The 2013 is very pretty and silky in the glass. Violets, plums, smoke, tobacco and graphite meld together effortlessly in a gracious, mid-weight wine that impresses for its length, energy and vibrancy. Overall, this is a solid showing for the year, although some slight elements of greenness lurk beneath the fruit. The blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, harvested between October 1 and 14. Tasted twice.

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5 / 20

le 15/04/2014

Belle chair, ensemble plus ferme et tendu à la naissance que dans les millésimes précédents, tannin droit, dans le plus pur esprit Pauillac, excellent départ dans la vie

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/04/2014

The d'Armailhac is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot cropped at a whopping (for the vintage) 40hl/ha. It has quite an open, powerful bouquet in keeping with the d'Armailhac style: blackberry, cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, good depth with a touch of spice on the finish. Fine.

Decanter.com

17 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 14/04/2014

Fine purple-red, fragrant nose, expressive and even exuberant, a Pauillac with  charm and good tannins for the future.

Jamessuckling.com

87-88 / 100

par James Suckling le 08/04/2014

A pleasant, fruity wine with hints of hazelnut and currant character. Medium body, firm tannins and a clean finish that's a little light. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.      

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 100

par Roger Voss le 03/04/2014

This is a lovely, ripe wine with a soft core. Bright acidity, smoky fragrance and sultry black currant all contribute to its success.             

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2014

Lightly tangy in feel, with damson plum and star anise leading the way for black cherry and blackberry fruit. Offers well-integrated toast, with a juniper note threading everything together and a lingering spice note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.