Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac 5 Grand Cru Classé

Named Château Mouton-d'Armailhacq (1750–1955), Château Mouton-Baron Philippe, Mouton Baronne and Château Mouton-Baronne-Philippe (1979–1988)

2018 Château d'Armailhac

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, light herbal note, some tobacco and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices and liquorice, long finish. 92-94

2017 Château d'Armailhac

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, fruity, some spices, floral nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some anise, some spices, leaner, juicy, long. 91-93

2016 Château d’Armailhac

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, dark fruity, spices nose, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise and blueberries, spices, liquorice, this is at a very firm stage now, long. 94

2016 Château d’Armailhac

JUN 16 Ruby. Scented, dense, fruity, dark berries, blueberries and cassis, intense nose if tighter than during primeur. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, detailed, refreshing acidity, layered and long. Confirming that this is probably the best Armailhac to date. 95

2016 Château d'Armailhac

APR 17 Ruby. Fruity, blackberries, spices, anise, detailed, blueberries, intense nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Fruity, juicy, ripe, red and dark berries, exotic, ripe, dark berries and spices, beautiful effort from Armailhac this vintage, with a Moutonish profile. So if Mouton is out of your league, look no further. 93-95

2015 Château d'Armailhac

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, some vanilla nose. Fruit driven. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded before a touch herbal finish, long. 90-92

2014 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 15 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, light floral note nose, dark berries. Elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, some playfulness, elegant texture, cassis and vanilla, long finish. 92

2014 Château d’Armailhac

JUN 15 Ruby. Dark berries, minerals, fruity nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, playful, detailed, lovely freshness, long. 93

2014 Château d'Armailhac

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, scented, vanilla, fruity, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, detailed, long. 92-94

2013 Château d'Armailhac

APR 14 Ruby. Scented, red fruity, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit tight, good length. 89-91

2012 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices, scented notes nose, quite open and elegant already. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, detailed, elegant and long. 92

2012 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 13 Ruby. Fruity, cassis, vanilla, nuanced and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and playful, elegant and nuanced, refreshing and long. 92

2012 Château d'Armailhac

JUN 13 Ruby. Fruity, scented and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and refined, long and playful. 93

2012 Château d'Armailhac

APR 13 Ruby. Scented, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, quite lively, good length. 89-91

2010 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 11 Ruby. Cassis nose, fruity, intense, some vanilla. Blackcurrant's, superb texture, fresh acidity, nicely balanced, long finish. 93-94

2010 Château d'Armailhac

JUL 11 Deep ruby, cassis, leather, bell peppers, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long. 91-93

2009 Château d'Armailhac

MAY 14 Ruby. Scented, fruity cassis, leather and vanilla nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, lively, refreshing, layered and long. 94

2009 Château d'Armailhac

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Cassis, somewhat scented, vanilla, quite open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fine fruit but slightly drying finish. Maybe not a perfect bottle. 91

2009 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 10 Deep ruby, a superbly elegant Pauillac, very elegant fruit, still intense and complex, beautiful fruit, fresh acidity and length. One of the best I’ve tasted from this estate. 93-95

2008 Château d'Armailhac

NOV 12 Ruby. Scented, cassis and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, fine-tuned Pauillac, long. 92

2007 Château d'Armailhac

NOV 11 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, leaner palate, typical, elegant. 88

2006 Château d'Armailhac

MAY 17 Ruby. Spices, nuanced, cassis, blueberries, some anise, bit of vanilla nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, spices, nuanced, some structure still, long. 91

2006 Château d'Armailhac

NOV 15 Ruby. Cassis, anise, blueberries, spices, vanilla, tight but opens up nicely after two hours of air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, blueberries, anise,some spices, detailed, long. 91

2006 Château d'Armailhac

OCT 13 Ruby. Fruity, cassis, touch of plums, hint of figs, leather and tobacco nose. Starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, tighter, lost the vintage roughness, more fruity and better balance, long. 91

2005 Château d'Armailhac

OCT 15 Ruby. Cassis, leather, scented nose, dark fruits, tighter than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leather, scented, fruity, dark berries, detailed, quite elegant and lively, long. 94

2005 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, fruity, juicy nose, intense, layered and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, rounded, quite intense, long. 94

2004 Château d’Armailhac

SEP 17 Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, some figs and leather, nuanced nose, opening up nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, detailed, lovely balance, long. 92

2003 Château d'Armailhac

NOV 15 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, cassis, light figs and prunes, some earthy notes, forest floor. Fresh acidity, rounded texture, ripe tannins, fairly smooth structure even if there is tannins for longer ageing, cassis and blueberries, long. 92

2003 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 10 (Magnum) Ruby with brick rim, touch of coffee, elegant Pauillac nose, bell peppers and blackcurrants. Nice acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and balanced, towards sweet plums, good length. 89

2003 Chateau d'Armailhac

MAR 10 Bright ruby, blackcurrants, leather, some herbal notes, cassis and coffee, even here the fruit seems to dry, the slightly jammy feel can still be detected, but not even close to have it was, and the typicity of Pauillac is now very evident, fresh acidity, massive ripe tannins that needs time still, very long finish. 89

1999 Château d'Armailhac

OCT 05 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, blueberries, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, coffee, spices, refreshing, bit tannic finish, long, 91

1997 Château d'Armailhac

SEP 12 (Magnum) Bright ruby, garnet rim. Slightly herbal, elegant and fruity, somewhat perfumed, an elegant and tender Armailhac. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish and more classical. This is for those who love classic Pauillac where nuances is more important than power. 89

1995 Château d'Armailhac

MAR 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, tobacco, mint, cassis, some figs, detailed, charming nose, quite seductive. Minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, cassis, figs, blueberries, some cedar and tobacco, elegant fruit and balance, very charming, long and almost creamy finish. My best bottle of this. 94

1995 Château d'Armailhac

MAR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Some herbs, tobacco and cigars, cassis, light, nuanced, touch, cedar, bell peppers, touch of figs and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, cassis, blueberries, cedar, nuanced, elegant, slightly herbal finish, long and elegant if a bit rough on the texture. 93

1995 Château d'Armailhac

OCT 15 Ruby. Cassis, some mint, some leather, faintly starting leather and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity still but leaner body and palate, bit short finish. 89

1989 Château d'Armailhac

MAR 13 Ruby with garnet rim. Tobacco, licorice, cassis, leather and cedar, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity still but evolving. Elegant and slightly younger than last bottle, elegant and long. 92

1989 Château d’Armailhac

MAR 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cedar, cassis, plums and figs on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leather, figs and prunes, somewhat drying finish, long. 91

1989 Château d'Armailhac:

NOV 12 Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, cedar, blueberries. Very intense. Scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded structure even if slightly lean finish. A little bit dry in the finish. Long. The drying finish could indicate that it should be enjoyed soon. Time will show. 91

1986 Château Mouton Baronne Philippe

OCT 16 Light cork.

1982 Château Mouton Baronne Philippe

NOV 12 Unfortunately corked.

1979 Château Baronne Philippe

MAY 16 In neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Scented, anise, cherries, red berries, leaner nose, quite elegant. Fresh acidity, leaner tannins, leaner fruit and structure, soft texture, this is holding on to its life and managing, barely. 87

1970 Château Baronne Philippe

NOV 08 Ruby with broad brick rim. Figs, dates, some exotic spices, leaner but lovely nose, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still structure, figs, dates, touch of cassis, tobacco, lovely balance and freshness, long. 93

1949 Château Mouton d’Airmailhaq

APR 08 Ruby core with broad brick rim. Towards mid shoulder fill. Some figs, dates, anise, light spicy touch, baby Mouton smell, leaner but has similar treats. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins the few of them that is left, elegant texture, almost soothing, long. 93

1947 Château Mouton d’Armailhac

APR 08 Ruby core brick rim. Upper shoulder fill. Shows sign of old seepage. Figs, dates, exotic spices, leather and tobacco, bit fatter than the 49 next to it. Fresh acidity, some tannins, anise, figs, dates, leaner yet lovely balance. Dries a bit in the finish, tobacco and leather is quite up front.  92

1926 Château Mouton d’Armailhac

OCT 06 Wow, this old wine lay dusty and unnoticed in a bin in a Copenhagen wine shop. Fill was mid shoulder, I asked the shop keeper what he wanted for it, I gave 350,- Danish Kroner. Cork fell to pieces while opening. First dusty and seemingly tired and maybe even dead. Dried fruits and raisins after about fifteen minutes, bit dusty all the way. Almost thin acidity, some sweet and sour cherries, some figs, earthy, some leather and tobacco. Clearly past its best but I’m having an 80 years old wine in the glass and it’s not dead. Money well spent. 88