Château d'Armailhac

Formerly known as Château Mouton Baron Philippe this excellent property is still owned by the Rothschild family and is one to follow.

Sweet edged, powerfully forward in the glass, dark in colour. The palate is densely packed, concentrated with coffee, roasted blackcurrant, jam and spice notes, a distinct smokey note adds interest and a savory element to the palate. The tannins are concentrated, almost unyielding and layered, each layer of tannin supported by acidity that streaks through it, splicing the sweet fruit and vanilla oak like a rapier. This is a purposeful and muscular claret, that will soften over the next 10+ years.

Château d’Armailhac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau d’Armailhac is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

Aged in 50% new oak barrels and 50% 1 year barrels for 18 months.