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Die Blend für den Chateau d Armailhac 2016 besteht aus 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc und 2% Petit Verdot. Die Lese fand im Zeitraum zwischen dem 26. September und dem 14. Oktober statt.
Neal Martin im Januar 2019:
The 2016 d’Armailhac. which was bottled in May 2018. has an elegant bouquet that unfolds in the glass. offering blackberries. briar and a touch of cedar and mint. The palate is medium-bodied with dense tannin. grippy in the mouth. and quite voluminous. with perhaps more density on the solid. almost broad-shouldered finish compared to the Clerc-Milon. This fulfills all my expectations from my barrel tasting and is quite simply one of the best d’Armailhac wines ever made.
Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:
Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 D'Armailhac opens with gregarious crème de cassis. blackberry pie and mulberries scents with hints of chocolate box. roses and charcoal with a waft of dried sage. Medium-bodied. the palate has a rock-solid frame of firm. grainy tannins and wonderful freshness. finishing long and earthy.
INFO: In der Historie des Wine Advocate gab es bis dahin noch nie einen besseren Chateau d´Armailhac, der JG 2016 übetrifft noch einmal die Weine der Jahre 2009 / 2010 und 2015. Das ist ein Statement!
Antonio Galloni im Januar 2019:
The 2016 d'Armailhac is powerful and dense. just as it was from barrel. Readers will have to give the 2016 at least a few years in bottle. as the tannins are imposing. Dark red plum. licorice. spice. iron. game and scorched earth all give d'Armailhac its distinctive savory flavor profile that is quite appealing. Time in the glass brings out additional layers of nuance that complete the wine nicely.
Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:
This is a really driven d’Armailhac showing blackcurrants and fruit tea with hints of bark on the nose and palate. Full-bodied. very firm and structured with a long and powerful finish. Direct and linear. Try after 2023.