2015 D'ARMAILHAC PAUILLAC (375 ML)

2015 D'ARMAILHAC PAUILLAC, BORDEAUX, FRANCE (375 ML). 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

92-94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This wine is structured and firm with some sold tannins, along with acidity and delicious black currant fruit flavors. It is a wine that balances both the tannins and the fruitiness." (RV, 04/2016)

92-93 points James Suckling: "A refined and pretty red with plum, blackberry and black cherry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins. Exuberant." (4/2016)

90-93 points Vinous Media: "The 2015 d’Armailhac is especially strong this year. Racy and sumptuous to the core, the 2015 offers lovely depth and radiance throughout. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange and spices are all pushed forward, while the creamy, generous textures are hugely inviting. The plush, racy personality of the vintage comes through loud and clear. The d’Armailhac is the hidden gem in the Mouton-Rothschild portfolio this year. This is superb effort from the Mouton team headed by Philippe Dhalluin. Tasted three times." (AG, 04/2016)

91 points Decanter: "This starts slow, then gets into its stride. There is more sand in the terroir at Armailhac than Mouton, which is why its tannins are so fine, and why it often seems so refined even when young. This has a good level of freshness and juicy red fruits, but it's a touch austere. It softens in the glass, and after a few minutes the fruit turns more brambly and attractive. This should be approachable within six to eight years. 35% new oak, because the aim is for earlier drinking than the other wines in the stable." (JA, 11/2017)