Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac

2005

Blend

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château d’Armailhac, Red 2005
Category: Pauillac, 5ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Perfect alongside stuffed mushrooms with a veal steak, or combine with a roasted pork with a glaze.

Data sheet

Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac

2005

Tasting notes

A very deep color with a nose combining delicate floral aromas, blackberry, cherry with a touch of coffee. Tannins that are well-integrated, toasty with excellent balance.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 80 hectares

Soil composition: The vineyard is planted with traditional Medoc grape varieties on rootstocks best suited to the soil. The deep gravelly soil of the Plateau de Pibran rests on a clay-limestone base, giving the Château d’Armailhac wines their characteristic refinement and elegance.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats with temperature control and gentle extraction.

Maceration technique: Vatting time 2 to 3 weeks

Aging: Oak barrels

18 months

Type of oak: 1/3 new oak barrels

Bottles produced: Approximately 200 000

Winemaker: Cédric Marc

Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Château D’Armailhac, first began in the 18th century when Dominique d’Armailhac bought vineyards in Pauillac. By the end of the 18th century, the estate had acquired 50 hectares of land. During the 20th century, the vineyard was sold to Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Since 2004, Philippe Dhallui has been in charge of the estate’s general and technical management.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

With a propagation nursery located at Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, the estate is able to carefully preserve massal selections that are direct descendants of the parcels of the Château d’Armailhac vineyard. A preservation of the genetic diversity and long-term sustainability for high-quality vines.