The finest d’Armailhac I have tasted to date, the 2009 is largely Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) blended with a big wallop of Merlot (25%) and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense purple color is followed by a big, sweet kiss of asphalt, black currants, mocha, barbecue smoke, cedar ... more

This estate was classified as a Fifth Growth in 1855 and is currently part of the Rothschild trio of chateaux in Pauillac. Encompassing over 100 acres, the vineyards are planted to 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Frannc and 2% Petit Verdot with old vines averaging 45 years. The ... more