Armailhac 2006

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes
Rather dull crimson. Simple nose. Sweet and fairly light with lots of acidity on the finish. Agreeable 'luncheon claret' but I think it will always be relatively high in acidity. Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2020 27 January 2010
First note: Very much lighter purplish crimson than Clerc Milon. Light, very aromatic with a hint of wood shavings and some quite notable ripeness. Warm, round fruit on the front palate - very suavely handled though not at all intense. Lightweight but very well balanced. Pretty wine for early consumption. No greenness just a lack of concentration. Rather inky on the finish. Second note (blind): Mid crimson. Nice aromatic lift. If you had to construct a completely typical middle of the road left bank 2006 this would be it. Not the most exciting and with a little noticeable acidity but very creditable - just a little tiring on the finish. Too green really for comfort on the finish if one is able to look at it objectively… Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2018 01 April 2007
Tasted at Mouton-Rothschild. There is obviously more intensity on the nose than the 2006 with bright blackberry, blueberry once more but with much more lift and vigour. It displays very good definition with fine minerality coming through. The palate has d’Armailhac’s typical rounded, almost sumptuous character, fleshy but certainly with good structure and depth with blackberry, sandalwood and tobacco towards the finish. Good length. Quite expressive although the structure suggests it needs 5-6 years in bottle. This has certainly improved since its barrel showing. Good show! Tasted September 2008. Score: 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2018 01 May 2009
Tasted at Mouton Rothschild. Sample from two different bottles, the first a little blowsy and lacking vigour (86/100) but the second more representative. There is a tangible sandy element on the nose, quite tertiary although lacking a little definition. The palate is low-key on the entry, with a savoury note coming through. Some spicy black fruits, Morello and a touch of liquorish. Moderate length. A tad disjointed at the moment, but approachable and enjoyable if not profound. Tasted April 2007. Score: 87 - 89 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2007
Bright red-ruby. Raspberry, mocha and coffee aromas perked up by pepper, tobacco leaf and fresh herbs. Silky on entry, then suave and refined in the middle palate, with perfumed flavors of redcurrant, leather and peppery herbs. Finishes subtle and persistent, with fine-grained tannins. A very refined claret: this has turned out very well. Score: 90 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009
Tar and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Pleasant and balanced. Best from 2012 through 2016. 18,330 cases made. Score: 89 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2016 31 March 2009
Lovely licorice and currant aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a soft, fruity finish. Nicely done for the vintage. Score: 89 - 91 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007
This impressive Pauillac is performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel. Made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, it is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a bouquet of grilled meats, subtle herbs, coffee, black currants, and a hint of camphor. The sweetness of the tannins, full-bodied mouthfeel, and stunning length, all in gorgeous symmetry, suggest this is one of the finest d’Armailhacs yet made. Moreover, it is still reasonably priced by the standards of this region. Score: 91 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2025 01 March 2009
The dark ruby/purple-hued, mid-weight, elegant 2006 possesses sweet tannin as well as abundant concentration. A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a dollop of Petit Verdot, it is an elegant, refreshing wine offering good purity as well as the potential to keep for 10-15 years. Score: 88 - 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2022 01 April 2007
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with 25% new oak. Mid-ruby, with a nicely pungent nose of spicy, earthy red fruits and undergrowth. Sweet and smooth in the mouth with no hard edges. Fresh but inobtrusive tannins with a nice touch of oak on the finish. Forward and appealing. Score: 88 - 90 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Tasting Notes

Rather dull crimson. Simple nose. Sweet and fairly light with lots of acidity on the finish. Agreeable 'luncheon claret' but I think it will always be relatively high in acidity.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2020 27 January 2010

First note: Very much lighter purplish crimson than Clerc Milon. Light, very aromatic with a hint of wood shavings and some quite notable ripeness. Warm, round fruit on the front palate - very suavely handled though not at all intense. Lightweight but very well balanced. Pretty wine for early consumption. No greenness just a lack of concentration. Rather inky on the finish. Second note (blind): Mid crimson. Nice aromatic lift. If you had to construct a completely typical middle of the road left bank 2006 this would be it. Not the most exciting and with a little noticeable acidity but very creditable - just a little tiring on the finish. Too green really for comfort on the finish if one is able to look at it objectively…

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2018 01 April 2007

Tasted at Mouton-Rothschild. There is obviously more intensity on the nose than the 2006 with bright blackberry, blueberry once more but with much more lift and vigour. It displays very good definition with fine minerality coming through. The palate has d’Armailhac’s typical rounded, almost sumptuous character, fleshy but certainly with good structure and depth with blackberry, sandalwood and tobacco towards the finish. Good length. Quite expressive although the structure suggests it needs 5-6 years in bottle. This has certainly improved since its barrel showing. Good show! Tasted September 2008.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2018 01 May 2009

Tasted at Mouton Rothschild. Sample from two different bottles, the first a little blowsy and lacking vigour (86/100) but the second more representative. There is a tangible sandy element on the nose, quite tertiary although lacking a little definition. The palate is low-key on the entry, with a savoury note coming through. Some spicy black fruits, Morello and a touch of liquorish. Moderate length. A tad disjointed at the moment, but approachable and enjoyable if not profound. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 87 - 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2007

Bright red-ruby. Raspberry, mocha and coffee aromas perked up by pepper, tobacco leaf and fresh herbs. Silky on entry, then suave and refined in the middle palate, with perfumed flavors of redcurrant, leather and peppery herbs. Finishes subtle and persistent, with fine-grained tannins. A very refined claret: this has turned out very well.

Score: 90

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

Tar and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Pleasant and balanced. Best from 2012 through 2016. 18,330 cases made.

Score: 89

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2016 31 March 2009

Lovely licorice and currant aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a soft, fruity finish. Nicely done for the vintage.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

This impressive Pauillac is performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel. Made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, it is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a bouquet of grilled meats, subtle herbs, coffee, black currants, and a hint of camphor. The sweetness of the tannins, full-bodied mouthfeel, and stunning length, all in gorgeous symmetry, suggest this is one of the finest d’Armailhacs yet made. Moreover, it is still reasonably priced by the standards of this region.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2025 01 March 2009

The dark ruby/purple-hued, mid-weight, elegant 2006 possesses sweet tannin as well as abundant concentration. A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a dollop of Petit Verdot, it is an elegant, refreshing wine offering good purity as well as the potential to keep for 10-15 years.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2022 01 April 2007

64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with 25% new oak. Mid-ruby, with a nicely pungent nose of spicy, earthy red fruits and undergrowth. Sweet and smooth in the mouth with no hard edges. Fresh but inobtrusive tannins with a nice touch of oak on the finish. Forward and appealing.

Score: 88 - 90

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

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