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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 d’Armailhac is a plump, juicy wine that very much captures the generous side of the year. Succulent red plum, spice, new leather, rose petal and pomegranate are nicely amplified. Armailhac can have a slight edginess in its tannin profile, but today, that is not especially evident. This is a very sexy, almost opulent d'Armailhac, despite having the most Cabernet Sauvignon ever in the blend. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 d'Armailhac was picked from September 7 to 30 and aged in 50% new oak. It contains the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon to date. Its tightly wound bouquet demands encouragement from the glass, perhaps just missing the panache that elevated the previous vintage. You could argue that this seems more “serious.” The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a firm backbone. It’s a little pepperier than previous vintages, closing with a streamlined finish. Give this two or three years in bottle. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 d'Armailhac is an attractive effort, bursting with aromas of cherries, raspberries, licorice and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with a pretty core of fruit, sweet powdery tannins and lively acids, it's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot—which is a rather high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon for this address. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2023 Château D'Armailhac is based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, aging in 50% new oak. It's a ripe, medium to full-bodied, spicy, impressive Pauillac that has both red and black fruits, ripe, round, velvety tannins, the fresher, vibrant style of the vintage, and some classy tobacco and lead pencil aromatics. It's going to need at least 4-5 years of bottle age to come together, but it’s beautiful wine in the making. The alcohol is 13.5%, and it has a pH of 3.75. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, pourpre et belle. Nez très aromatique, au fruité pur, subtil, évoluant crémeux et profond dans le verre. Joli caractère vivant. Tendre à l'attaque, tendre en milieu de bouche, puis aromatique et savoureux, le vin gagne de la puissance en finale. Pour autant son déroulé est précis, minutieux, presque doux et charmant. Assemblage : 70 % cabernet sauvignon, 15 % merlot, 13 % cabernet franc, 2 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13°5 – pH : 3,75. Elevage en 50 % barriques neuves. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

There’s a powdery and open texture to this red. Full-bodied and layered with a pretty and weightless texture. Blackcurrants and blueberries and an orange-peel undertone. Velvety texture at the end. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 13% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. 04/2024