Armailhac 2010
CRITIC REVIEWS
Jane Anson
Rich and powerful aromatics, liquorice and graphite, rising to meet the brillance of the 2010 vintage, and its really one to seek out. Armailhac is channeling a classic interpretation of Pauillac in this vintage, in its holding, the density of the tannins that are integrated but with bite, showcasing a wine at the beginning of its life but already deliciously welcoming. You feel the contribution of the Cabernet Franc in its floral edge, and its saline finish and this is measured, elegant, confident. 65% 1st wine. Jean-Paul Voelert winemaker, at this point working only on Armailhac, because Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy had arrived at Clerc Milon, meaning all three properties now had their own focused team. Harvest September 28 to October 15, 30% new oak.
Neal Martin
Tasted at the château, the 2010 DArmailhac has a fabulous, opulent bouquet, with black cherries, boysenberry, almond and hints of cooked meat as it dabbles with secondary aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, with bold tannin, grippy in the mouth and immense weight. This is a very structured dArmailhac, although it probably does not possess the finesse of the 2016, which I tasted alongside. There is great density here—tensile and bold, with a grippy finish. It is a long-term prospect. Tasted April 2017.
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