D'Armailhac Pauillac 5eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Armailhac
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94, James Suckling 94, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92, Jeb Dunnuck 91–93, Decanter 91, Vinous ~89–92, Wine Enthusiast 92

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-currant and black-cherry fruit with violets, graphite, tobacco and warm spice. Silky yet firm tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef, venison, duck confit. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), char siu, braised beef rendang, umami mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (Sept 6–29); parcel fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈35–40% new).

Vineyard Info
172-acre estate owned by the Mouton Rothschild branch; classified 1855 Fifth Growth. Long history of Cabernet focus on gravelly Pauillac soils.