2009 Chateau d’Armailhac 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1×37.5cl

Neal Martin 92

The 2009 d Armailhac has a lovely bouquet with ample blackberry, boysenberry, graphite and light mint aromas – very Pauillac and very well focused. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannin, moderate acidity, good depth and very grippy. It is not the most complex Pauillac in this group but there is fine persistence with pure black cherry and hints of cassis towards the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. [Neal Martin, 14/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2036

Vinous 90

Moderately saturated dark red. Expressive nose offers redcurrant, tobacco leaf, licorice and cedar. A spicy, energetic midweight with enticing sweetness to its juicy raspberry, redcurrant and tree bark flavors. Finishes with serious dusty tannins and lovely lingering red berry flavor. [Stephen Tanzer, 07/01/2012]

Wine Advocate 90

The 2009 D’Armailhac has a medium to deep garnet color, and vibrant red and black fruit preserves, incense, earth and dried herbs all spring from the glass with a faint undercurrent of beef drippings. Medium-bodied, firm and chewy in the mouth, it has just enough maturing, savory fruit to fill the palate, with a lively line of freshness and an herbal lift on the finish. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 23/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029

JancisRobinson.com 17/20

Tasted blind. Very deep crimson. Slightly soapy nose. Light and far from the ripest wine. Even a little austere for a 2009. Some green notes. [14/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2032