D'Armailhac Pauillac 5eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Armailhac
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews/scores: Decanter 94 (Georgina Hindle); Vinous 90-92 (Neal Martin); William Kelley 91-93; JancisRobinson 16/20; Berry Bros. & Rudd 17/20; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~92. (Sources: Château d'Armailhac, BBR, Vinous, Decanter, Wine. com)

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, brioche and subtle pencil/shade. Palate is fresh, precise and silky with mineral lift, chocolate and spice notes, grainy yet well-integrated tannins and a long, sappy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or braised short ribs; hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar). Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef or mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (28 Sept–8 Oct). Traditional fermentation with careful maceration; matured in French oak (50% new) for ageing before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château d'Armailhac, a Fifth Growth (1855) in Pauillac, is owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA; estate dates to the 17th century and focuses on classic Médoc varieties.