Château d'Armailhac 2017

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2017 D'Armailhac is deep garnet-purple in color and very open on the nose with expressive notes of crushed black cherries, black raspberries and cassis with hints of baking spices, lavender and wood smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with a great core of vibrant red and black fruits, ripe, grainy tannins and superb freshness, finishing long and minerally.

James Suckling

Lots of chocolate and berry aromas with currants. Full-bodied, round and juicy with hints of blueberries and white pepper. Long and flavorful. Firm. A blend of 68% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Needs another two or three years to soften. Better after 2022.

Wine Spectator

The Wine Independent

VertdeVin

The nose is well-built and offers power, a fine grain, a fine concentration as well as a good racy definition. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, grey pepper and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, lily as well as fine hints of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, elegance, a beautiful definition, a fine deepness, precision as well as gourmandize. On the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/ripe blackcurrant and small notes of juicy wild raspberry associated with fine touches of lily, cornflower as well as hints of chocolate and liquorice. A beautiful acidulous persistence.

Wine Enthusiast

This ripe, juicy wine offers good acidity and plenty of blackberry flavors. It reflects the freshness of the vintage, giving a lift to both the tannins and the rich fruitiness. The wine finishes with a touch of chocolate and freshness. Drink the wine from 2023.