Château d'Armailhac's 2020 vintage, a grand Pauillac from Bordeaux, France, is a true testament to the art of winemaking. With a generous 3000ml bottle, this wine demands attention from the moment it is uncorked. In the glass, it presents a deep, dark ruby colour, hinting at the complexity and depth that awaits.
On the nose, notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and graphite mingle with hints of tobacco and cedar, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with firm tannins and a well-balanced acidity. Flavours of ripe blackberry, plum, and subtle spices are followed by a long, lingering finish.
This 2020 vintage from Château d'Armailhac is a true masterpiece, showcasing the best of Pauillac. It is a wine that will only continue to improve with age, making it a must-have for any serious collector.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
James Suckling
Bright aromas of currants and raspberries, oranges, and roses. Peach skin. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy and velvety tannins. So much finesse and balance. It’s savory and slightly salty. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 8% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Drink after 2027.
94 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
93–95. Barrel Sample. Dense with spicy black fruits and some dark chocolate flavors, this is going to be a fine vintage from this estate with the same winemaking team as Mouton-Rothschild. The concentration of the wine brings out the potential of this now important property.
94 POINTS
James Suckling
A fresh, layered red with blackberry and chocolate. It’s full and beautiful. Cool finish. Soft tannins spread across the finish. Savory.
93 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
Ripe and juicy fruits go along with intense background tannins, giving this wine richness as well as structure. Open and full of fruit, the wine still needs time. Drink the wine from 2026.
93 POINTS
Peter Moser - Falstaff
Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, narrow rim. Delicate smoky-spicy background of dark wild berries, black cherry and a hint of cassis. Juicy, fresh cherry fruit, integrated ripe tannins, chocolaty notes, mineral undercurrent, well-balanced, with pleasing cassis finish. Good ageing potential.
93 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
A little austere on the opening beats. Carving out its place more clearly alongside its two Pauillac siblings, this has some excellent sappy dark fruits, plenty of tannins and power but also elegance and confidence. This Armailac is gorgeous, lovely mid palate dept, and plenty of juicy blueberry and bilberry fruit, with lift through the finish, 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 50% new oak. Harvest September 7 to 29. The new cellar with be finished for the 2021 harvest, but this one was made in the temporary cellar. I really like this, it has a floral edge, a juice and freshness and sense of elegance; a good two minutes after you have stopped tasting a wave of subtle smoke comes in - the after wash of a fine gravel terroir. 50% new oak, harvest from September 7 to 29 across the three estates.
93 POINTS
James Suckling
A tight, linear red with blackberry, walnut and some spice. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish.
93 POINTS
James Suckling
A fresh, layered red with blackberry and chocolate. It’s full and beautiful. Cool finish. Soft tannins spread across the finish. Savory.
Points: 93-94
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Tasting Notes
Château d'Armailhac's 2020 vintage, a grand Pauillac from Bordeaux, France, is a true testament to the art of winemaking. With a generous 3000ml bottle, this wine demands attention from the moment it is uncorked. In the glass, it presents a deep, dark ruby colour, hinting at the complexity and depth that awaits.
On the nose, notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and graphite mingle with hints of tobacco and cedar, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with firm tannins and a well-balanced acidity. Flavours of ripe blackberry, plum, and subtle spices are followed by a long, lingering finish.
This 2020 vintage from Château d'Armailhac is a true masterpiece, showcasing the best of Pauillac. It is a wine that will only continue to improve with age, making it a must-have for any serious collector.
