Château D’Armailhac 2019 – Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, fresh, racy and offers power (in control), intensity as well as a very fine sensation of tension. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy raspberry, small notes of pulpy cassis associated with small touches of juicy violet plum, crushed griotte, hot gravels, violet as well as fine hints of cuben pepper, zan, an imperceptible hint of aromatic herbs/sage and a discreet hint of hazelnut. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, gourmandize as well as a fine tension, precision, suavity, a beautiful finesse of the grain and a beautiful pulpy/juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, juicy Boysen, small notes of crushed wild strawberry associated with small touches of crushed cherry, zan, sweet spices, nutmeg as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean/chocolate, lily, toasted hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of sage/black tea. Good length. Tannins are elegant, fine, racy and very discreetly firm. A beautiful sapide and gourmande persistence.