Chateau d'Armailhac • Pauillac, France
Château d’Armailhac is a classic Pauillac fifth growth from the Rothschild family, typically Cabernet Sauvignon–led with…Château d’Armailhac is a classic Pauillac fifth growth from the Rothschild family, typically Cabernet Sauvignon–led with an unusually high proportion of old-vine Cabernet Franc that lends fragrance and finesse. Grown on deep gravel and clay…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2003 Retail Average
91
/100
2003 Pro Rating
Chateau d'Armailhac 2003 shows generous blackcurrant and strawberry fruit layered with gentle oak spice, cocoa and a touch of earth. The palate is full and supple, with velvety tannins and a thick, satisfying texture that carries through to a long, fruit-driven finish.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; grilled ribeye steak; duck breast with red wine sauce
Château d’Armailhac is a classic Pauillac fifth growth from the Rothschild family, typically Cabernet Sauvignon–led with an unusually high proportion of old-vine Cabernet Franc that lends fragrance and finesse. Grown on deep gravel and clay-limestone soils bordering Château Mouton Rothschild, it produces an elegant yet structured wine with forward dark fruit, graphite/lead-pencil notes, and solid ageing potential while remaining relatively approachable in its youth.