Armailhac 2005

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes
Very dark and toasty on the nose then lovely flesh and freshness. Great balance and real delicacy too. A subtle wine. Well done! Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2021 31 July 2009
Mid crimson. Quite meaty, almost Graves-like. Soft, medium-intensity fruit without a really convincing structure - a little soft and sweet. Perfectly nice drink for the mid term but not the most intense and energetic. Sweet alluring front palate and a note that’s almost burnt. Rather soft, smudgy finish. Full, round opulent with very fine, dry tannins on the finish. Very worked. A little chewy on the finish. Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2025 10 April 2006
Tasted single blind at Southwold. This has a gorgeous, ripe nose with blackberry, bilberry and a touch of plum. Good definition and nice lift. The palate is ripe, chewy tannins, nice depth, clean on the finish. Fresh and lively, quite feminine and a nice grippy finish. Full ‘o beans! Drink 2010-2030. Tasted January 2009. Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2030 01 July 2009
Bright ruby-red. Blueberry, chocolate and leather on the nose, which suggests a wider range of ripeness than the 2006. Unusually sweet and lush for this wine but in a youthfully sullen stage, hinting at sexy oak tones and some leafy high notes. Densely packed but tight and tannic today, with its structure dominating. This needs patience. (89+ points) Score: 89 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2008
This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild’s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030. Score: 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2030 01 April 2008
Abundant tannin in addition to a deep ruby/purple hue, superb purity, and a lovely texture are found in this delicious Pauillac. One of the finest d’Armailhacs I have ever tasted, it is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that achieved an amazing 13.3% natural alcohol. Aromas of black currants, creamy oak, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort. It should be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will last for two decades or more. Score: 90 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2031 30 April 2007
I think the 2005 d’Armailhac may turn out even better than its stable mate, Clerc-Milon. This combination of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot achieved 13.3% alcohol. Revealing lovely creme de cassis-like notes, a beautiful texture, brightness, and sweet tannin, it is an impressively endowed, medium to full-bodied, relatively approachable 2005, although it will undoubtedly display more tannin after bottling. Score: 90 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2020+ 30 April 2006
Exhibits blackberry, currant and licorice on the nose. Full and velvety, with plenty of good fruit. A balanced, fruity red. Best after 2012. Score: 90 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008
Aromas of blackberries and ripe fruit with hints of cigar box. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a rich and ripe finish. A balanced and rich wine. May be better than 2003 and 2000. Score: 89 - 91 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006
In 2005 it is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Tons of ripe uncomplicated black fruit on the nose with some woody, treebark notes. Not a heavyweight on the palate but there is appealing rich fruit, light toast and a very creamy texture. Very satisfying. Score: - Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

Tasting Notes

Very dark and toasty on the nose then lovely flesh and freshness. Great balance and real delicacy too. A subtle wine. Well done!

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2021 31 July 2009

Mid crimson. Quite meaty, almost Graves-like. Soft, medium-intensity fruit without a really convincing structure - a little soft and sweet. Perfectly nice drink for the mid term but not the most intense and energetic. Sweet alluring front palate and a note that’s almost burnt. Rather soft, smudgy finish. Full, round opulent with very fine, dry tannins on the finish. Very worked. A little chewy on the finish.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2025 10 April 2006

Tasted single blind at Southwold. This has a gorgeous, ripe nose with blackberry, bilberry and a touch of plum. Good definition and nice lift. The palate is ripe, chewy tannins, nice depth, clean on the finish. Fresh and lively, quite feminine and a nice grippy finish. Full ‘o beans! Drink 2010-2030. Tasted January 2009.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2030 01 July 2009

Bright ruby-red. Blueberry, chocolate and leather on the nose, which suggests a wider range of ripeness than the 2006. Unusually sweet and lush for this wine but in a youthfully sullen stage, hinting at sexy oak tones and some leafy high notes. Densely packed but tight and tannic today, with its structure dominating. This needs patience. (89+ points)

Score: 89

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2008

This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild’s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2030 01 April 2008

Abundant tannin in addition to a deep ruby/purple hue, superb purity, and a lovely texture are found in this delicious Pauillac. One of the finest d’Armailhacs I have ever tasted, it is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that achieved an amazing 13.3% natural alcohol. Aromas of black currants, creamy oak, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort. It should be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will last for two decades or more.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2031 30 April 2007

I think the 2005 d’Armailhac may turn out even better than its stable mate, Clerc-Milon. This combination of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot achieved 13.3% alcohol. Revealing lovely creme de cassis-like notes, a beautiful texture, brightness, and sweet tannin, it is an impressively endowed, medium to full-bodied, relatively approachable 2005, although it will undoubtedly display more tannin after bottling.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2020+ 30 April 2006

Exhibits blackberry, currant and licorice on the nose. Full and velvety, with plenty of good fruit. A balanced, fruity red. Best after 2012.

Score: 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008

Aromas of blackberries and ripe fruit with hints of cigar box. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a rich and ripe finish. A balanced and rich wine. May be better than 2003 and 2000.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

In 2005 it is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Tons of ripe uncomplicated black fruit on the nose with some woody, treebark notes. Not a heavyweight on the palate but there is appealing rich fruit, light toast and a very creamy texture. Very satisfying.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

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