2010 Chateau d'Armailhac - 5. Cru classé Pauillac
Viel Substanz, stoffig und recht „frisch“ für den Jahrgang, trotz merklicher Tannine und hoher Alkoholwerte. Warmherzig und offen mit viel Saft und Kraft.
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
2010: A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2010 achieved in excess of 14% natural alcohol. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with a pronounced nose of underbrush, cedarwood, licorice and black currants. This attractive, elegant, mid-weight Pauillac should be drinkable early in life and last for 15+ years.
89-92/100 Punkte - Trinken: 2011-2026
Wine Advocate (Neal Martin)
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, delivering 13.85% alcohol with close 3.74 pH. The nose is a little muted at the moment despite rigorous coaxing, quite Zen-like with crushed stone, traces of blackberry leaf and cassis, gaining momentum with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly abrasive tannins on the entry although they will soften. This is a relatively masculine d’Armailhac without the glycerine you often find at this stage. More masculine, the Cabernet Sauvignon driving along to a stern but fresh finish. Good potential, but it will require cellaring more than usual.
90-92/100 Punkte
Rene Gabriel [WeinWisser #05/2011]:
Sattes Rubin mit Purpurschimmer, deutlich aufhellender Rand. Würziges Bouquet, zarte Rauchnoten und reife, rote Beeren, Palisandertouch. Im Gaumen sehr elegant, samtene Textur, gut balanciert. Wie stets ein solider Wert, aber für diesen Jahrgang etwas zu leicht.
17/20 Punkte - Trinken: 2015–2031
James Suckling
Very strong and muscular d’Armailhac with mineral and currant character. Full, linear and toned. Very racy and long. Plenty of finesse too. It’s 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
92-93/100 Punkte
Decanter Magazine (Steven Spurrier)
Beautifully concentrated black fruits, already has florality and spice, refreshingly elegant and classy, a wine with individuality, spice and (for Pauillac) charm.
17,5/20 Punkte - Trinken: 2017-2028
Wine Spectator (James Molesworth)
This has a nice briary core, showing dark fig and plum flavors, with a backdrop of roasted sage and tobacco. Offers good muscle and heft, but also the rounded feel of the house style. Tasted non-blind.
92-95/100 Punkte
2010 Chateau d'Armailhac - 5. Cru classé Pauillac 0,75l. 43,50 €