Avis professionnels
James Suckling (94)
93-94
A fragrant, floral nose with fresh red cherries, berries and touches of cocoa powder and graphite. Bright and poised, this has medium body, vibrant acidity and an expressive finish. No sweetness. Juicier and more classic this year, though not as concentrated. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 14% merlot and 14% cabernet franc.
Jancis Robinson (16)
Lively and fresh on the nose. Bright and digeste. A little light on the mid palate but has structure and form.
Vinous (92)
The 2024 d'Armailhac is a very beautiful wine. Dark, layered and intensely aromatic, the 2024 is so expressive. The percentage of Cabernet Franc from 60+ year-old vines is high in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's perfume and saline intensity. All the elements are so well integrated. Dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, cedar and new leather explode on the finish. Tasted two times.
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
91-93
The 2024 Château D'Armailhac is rock solid, with a juicy, elegant, very perfumed style that doesn't lack for depth or richness. Ripe red and black fruits, violets, spring flowers, and a kiss of spicy oak all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a pure, elegant mouthfeel and ripe, polished tannins. It's clearly an outstanding wine that brings more texture and mid-palate fat than most. The 2024 is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that's resting in 50% new oak, hitting 12.9% alcohol with a pH of 3.69.
Falstaff (92)
Strong ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Ripe plum fruit, ripe sweet cherries, subtle herbal spice, a hint of orange zest. Juicy, red berry fruit, fresh acidity, elegant, mineral, a pleasant lemony touch on the finish, a delicate, light-footed food wine.
