Chateau D'Armailhac, Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe 2020 (750ml)
Country/Region: Pauillac, France
Background: Château d'Armailhac is a wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux's northern Haut-Médoc wine region. As Mouton d'Armailhac, it was ranked as a fifth growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification is part of the wider Baron Philippe de Rothschild portfolio of estates, including Mouton Rothschild. Improvements in quality in recent decades mean that Château d'Armailhac is now regarded as one of Pauillac's best-value wines.
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Grapes: Bordeaux Blend Red
Tasting note: The colouris a brilliant yellowgold, with a hint of green. The nose fresh and buttery, revealing citrus aromas, enhanced by fine woody notes. The finish is long, dry and fine, marked by fruity hints and a touch of hazelnut. A dry Meursault, well made, with the promise of a great future
Food Pairing: Pairs well with Beef and Vension
Scores: WCI 93/100
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