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Armailhac 2001

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

The 2001 d’Armailhac is immediately more impressive on the nose compared to the 2000, offering darker and more vibrant, blacker fruit compared to the previous vintage. There is more fruit concentration and much more intensity. The medium-bodied palate features sappy black fruit laced with seaweed and orange peel. A lovely underlying saline edge lends tension toward the finish. This d’Armailhac is maturing beautifully and clearly has the upper hand over its millennial counterpart. 2021 - 2035

92
Neal Martin, vinous.com, September 2021

Medium deep ruby/purple-colored with a sweet perfume of cedar wood, chocolate, oak, and black currants, this medium-bodied, attractive, soft Pauillac is ideal for drinking now and over the next 12-13 years.

89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (153), June 2004
89/91
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, March 2002

A bit small and timid. Quite green tannins. Pretty austere and chewy.

15.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, October 2007

Really good colour, a big, meaty wine for this Château, ripe small berry fruit, rich and rounded with good structure, quite tannic but well-balanced. Really very good. ****

Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com, June 2000
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Probably as successful as the 2000, this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot exhibits an inky purple color, good sweetness, and plenty of toasty oak, licorice, and spice box notes. Pure, with ripe tannin and low acidity, it should be delicious young and age nicely for up to 12-15 years.

89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003

This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot was produced from modest yields of 36 hectoliters per hectare. According to administrator Patrick Leon, no Cabernet Franc was utilized because its quality was not satisfactory. A dark ruby color is followed by a tight, firm, medium-bodied Pauillac with noticeable tannin, and an aggressive palate impression. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. As with many estates, the 2000 blows away the 2001.

87/88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
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