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Armailhac 2008

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

A dense plum/purple color is followed by a supple, evolved, medium-bodied wine revealing an elegant bouquet of red and black currants, charcoal, toast and earth. Enjoy this impressive 2008 over the next 12-15 years.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2036 03 May 2011

Although unevolved, the fresh, medium-bodied 2008 d’Armailhac is a more elegant, delicate take on this vintage than some of the more concentrated wines from the Medoc and the right bank. Fresh cranberry, sweet cherry, and spicy notes are present in this wine. While it does not appear to be one of the stars of the vintage, it possesses brilliant delineation as well as an exceptionally pretty style somewhat reminiscent of the 1996 vintage. The blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This wine may put on weight and flesh out given its late malolactic fermentation and retarded harvest.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2009

Warm tobacco, mulled plum and dark fig notes move through this medium-weight offering, with rounded edges, but good bass notes of loam and iron keep it honest on the finish. Drink now through 2016.

Score: 89

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2011-2016 31 March 2011

Very deep purple. Still undeveloped but very ripe nose. Some lift already. Quite marked acidity with a lusciousness on the front palate and extremely - almost dangerously? - soft tannins. Has this been very worked? Quite flattering. Sweet and chocolatey on the nose then a bit dead. Solid but not exciting. Rather green and very chewy on the finish

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2023 01 April 2009

This has a deep broody nose with dark fruits, briary, a touch of dark chocolate. Very pure but introverted. Lots of cedar fruit coming through, a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied, fine tannins, ripe black fruits, cedar, touches of dark cherry and boysenberry. Vibrant and fresh towards the finish. Moderate length. This is a great effort - lip-smackingly tasty!

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2009

Blackberry and hints of cedar and dried flowers on the nose lead to a medium body, with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a medium finish. Attractive and friendly

Score: 86 - 89

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2009