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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 42 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by beatles on 4/11/2024 & rated 92 points: Dry, elegant, vertical - and too young. Blachberries, tobacco, all the fixers. Give it time. 92+
#d'Angleterre#Mouton (2018 views) | | | Tasted by Solidgold on 2/4/2024 & rated 92 points: Really young to drink now. Took 3 hours of decant and still it tight. Kept some for next day and it is drinkable but the window shuts in 30 mins. It has glimpses of a great wine and need a lot more time in the bottle. Do not rush this. Another 4-5 years will revisit it. (2249 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 12/17/2023: Decanted 6hrs. Is there a more reliable Left Bank that scratches the classical claret itch that hovers around $50 – $70? If I’m being honest, why yes there are lots of fine contenders for this pageant: SM, Cantermerle, Lafon Rochet easily come to mind just to name a few, but I seem to purchase d’Armailhac more often than not. The 19 does nothing to buck what I love about this Chateau. The dark yet to be defined fruit seems a reserved, which surprised me given the vintage. Very clean acidity, and the overall balance seem in alignment. Worth the proverbial early look, but clearly better days are ahead and should be relatively long aged if one was so inclined. (2643 views) | | | Tasted by kostaslonis on 10/31/2023: 2019 Bordeaux Tasting, MW tasting (Vintner's Hall, London): 62% CS 27% Mer 69% CF 2% PV, 14.50%
juicy fruit, elegant, smooth tannins, simple, soft, easy to drink now, med to full body, med finish (2278 views) | | | Tasted by ayalao3 on 10/5/2023 & rated 94 points: Beautiful nose, firm tannins, good value. May need 5 years but already approachable. (3396 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 9/21/2023 & rated 94 points: Tasted over two days, alongside the same vintage Duhart-Milon and Pontet-Canet.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this delivered the most rusticity of the three. It offers blackcurrant in waves (with blueberry and blackberry accents), along with Cabernet Sauvignon markers, live herbs, blackstrap molasses and complex, exceedingly funky, terroir.
Edgy (in very good ways), gritty, and precise. This wine of the earth offers fruit as secondary, behind abundant earth and mineral substance. Consistently one of the most Old School offerings, this vintage certainly brings brings the funky stuff! Powerful structure, gripping finish!
It ran stride-for-stride with the Duhart-Milon over both days, for very different reasons. I appreciated both, but preferred this wine. Neither equaled the Pontet-Canet.
Time, no less than a decade, will serve it well. Likely to hold through 2045 or so. (3182 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 7/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Château d'Armailhac's 2019 iteration is an opaque ruby blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. This particular bottle was decanted through a Vinturi aerator and allowed three hours in carafe prior to serially tasting over the ensuing two hours. Intensely aromatic with classic Pauillac "perfume," it serves up an olfactory package of cassis, blackberries, pencil shavings, tobacco, licorice and violets. Full-bodied and with beautiful freshness, it delivers flavors mirroring the nose, adding savory herbal notes. The alcohol (listed as 13.5%) and oak are seamless, while the medium-weight tannins are close to being fully approachable. Dense in the middle and lengthy on the back end, this is a well-crafted Pauillac that will benefit from short-term cellaring. Thereafter, it should easily reach its twenty-fifth birthday. Drink 2025-2044. (3762 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 7/1/2023 & rated 94 points: Always a pleasure to sit with d'Armailhac, as the house has largely resisted trending toward modernity.
The perfume features violets, blackcurrant, and blackberry, with wafting Crème de cassis hints...then it turns rustic and funky, delightfully so! My friend, Purple Tooth, has described this terroir as 'savage'. I agree!
Tight and gritty, a long while in the glass allowed the wine to reveal its depth. Decidedly more substantive than the flashy Clerc Milon and more reticent than the Duhart-Milon, initially, the longer it breathed the greater range it revealed. Powerfully structured and strikingly tannic, it strengthened from front to back, revealing its long-term upside through a finish with no quit.
This appears to be headed toward full lock down...probably for several years. Likely best to hold for a while. Improvement all but certain. 94-95. (3465 views) | | | Tasted by WetRock on 6/15/2023: Almost baked fruit with a real dusty backing. Tannins are again a bit astringent which seems like a marker for '19. The broad acidity really stands out after some air. Intermingled notes of wood. In many ways this made me think of a classically styled, mature Sonoma Cab. The way it floats along on the acidity sets it apart from that region. By the second night it had really shut down, showing a puff of purple fruits up front and nothing after. That allowed me to set it aside for a third night. Now it's showing a very strong note of new oak on the nose. The palate is still woody. Clearly this needs some time and is likely not far from shutting down for a bit. A decent value if you can get in on some of the Costco $40 blowouts. At the $80 I'm seeing at retail I think you can do a lot better for just a bit more money. (3233 views) | | | Tasted by Vinnut on 6/8/2023 & rated 92 points: Dark garnet in color. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, spices, tobacco, graphite, herbs & a hint of cedar in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, lush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & cassis with spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but will develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (93+). (2702 views) | | | Tasted by ayalao3 on 5/18/2023 & rated 93 points: 93 with some notes of complexity that may merit 94 in the future. Beautiful wine drinking well. (2619 views) | | | Tasted by stamperb on 4/6/2023 & rated 93 points: Nose: Musty earth, ripe dark raspberries, great depth, sweet tobacco. Palate: ripe cassis, dried blueberries, ripe papaya, leather, dense and drying tannins, mouthwatering acidity. On day two, a bit of oak bitterness peeks through, but contributes nicely to the weighty and thick mouthfeel; this is a big wine that's delicious now, but has all the necessary components for the long haul. (2806 views) | | | Tasted by Wine G on 4/5/2023 & rated 92 points: Really solid left bank paulliac, and delivering good quality at its price point. Day 1 and 2 was excellent, started to fall off day 3. (2614 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 4/2/2023 & rated 95 points: Ten 2019 Left Bank Offerings: Healthy Coravin pour, left to breathe for a few hours. Tasted alongside the same vintage Duhart-Milon.
Always a pleasure to cross paths with a Left Bank offering that delivers such terroir-driven substance.
Air allowed terroir to come forward in expressive waves. Blackcurrant, with blackberry accents, violets, cut tobacco, long since discarded railroad tie, covered by sous-bois and moss. Hell Yes!!!
And...it gets better!!! This wine brings it...a whole lot of it!!! The juicy and bracing middle grips and holds on. All this substance reaches a crescendo at the back, with fully ripe, gritty tannins showing prominently. Wholly compelling finish of un-clockable length.
This exceeded expectations. After the same vintage Pontet-Canet, the second highest quality Left Bank wine tasted to date. Notably more substantive than the Duhart-Milon.
A wine to cellar for at least fifteen years. 94-95. (3406 views) | | | Tasted by Aprilleigh1974 on 2/24/2023: Smooth and ALMOST sweet but not sweet. Very nice (2826 views) | | | Tasted by racerchris on 2/21/2023: Nice wine right now. (2635 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 2/1/2023 & rated 91 points: Another fine Armailhac. Never profound, but always satisfying. Lighter and more open-knit in texture than the 2018, with lots of cedar and cigar box. (4192 views) | | | Tasted by pavel_p on 12/3/2022 & rated 92 points: UGC 2019 Singapore (Singapore): Medium body. Wood well integrated. Not particularly aromatic but solid length (2796 views) | | | Tasted by wineappellation on 12/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Quite smoke with tobacco note, ripe black and red fruits. Bell pepper, liquorice, graphite. Mid weight. (2001 views) | | | Tasted by remyworldpeace on 12/1/2022: Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2019 Vintage Tasting, Singapore: Tasted at UGC Bordeaux 2019 tasting in Singapore.
Nice and perfumed. Floral and vibrant red fruit. This doesn't have profound depth but is tasting well and good potential.
Too young to score but anticipated range 90-93. (2744 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 7/4/2022 & rated 91 points: Union des Grands Crus: This shows a fresh nose of blackcurrant and bay leaf. This seems more easygoing than profound with fleshy texture, medium tannin, and a short-ish finish. 90-92 (5183 views) | | | Tasted by Purple Tooth on 7/1/2022 & rated 93 points: I preferred this to the Clerc Milon, in that it shows more of the rustic, earthy chocolatey side of the appellation. This is always made in an old school style that is dear to my heart. It will never be a neck bender, but in 10 years, it will be another overlooked bargain. Stock up and HOLD...a solid year for Armailhac. (3101 views) | | | Tasted by Roger Patterson on 6/30/2022 & rated 87 points: Ripe, red fruit understated, stony. Rough tannins, medium body. At LA UGC. (2309 views) | | | Tasted by RussK on 6/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Russk liked from the Union Des Grands Crus De Bordeaux Tasting. In my top 5. Already showing some earthy notes. 91+ (2165 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 3/29/2022 & rated 93 points: Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, crisp and vibrant, the wine is packed with dark currants, freshness, tobacco wrapper, forest leaf, blackberries and peppery spices. Soft, lifted, balanced and fresh, the wine finishes with blackberries, currants, spice and a light touch of savory herbs. Drink from 2026-2044. (3341 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Bordeaux 2019: The Southwold Tasting (Feb 2023) (2/1/2023)
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Vinous, Uncertain Smile: Bordeaux 2019 (Jun 2020) (6/1/2020)
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Vineyard map on weinlagen-infoRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Pauillac Read more detailed information about Pauillac Looking full onto the river from the earliest days, with an important port activity, traces of which go back to ancient times (shipment of bronze as long ago as 2000 B.C.), Pauillac's life has always been intimately linked to the history of wine. Although port activities were at the root of its prosperity, Pauillac had to wait until the eighteenth century when Bordeaux ceased to hold its privileged position to become a wine port. The town then became the natural outlet for the wine production of neighbouring cantons before reaching its zenith in a period when the vineyards were exceptionally prosperous.
The characteristic of the Pauillac terroir is its exceptional relief: the many undulating ridges make it unique morphologically speaking. Highly favourable conditions facilitate the dissection of the layer of gravel. This thin, Garonne gravel from whose very poverty springs great richness, has an extremely effective natural drainage.
With their velvet red colour with a hint of amber, the wines from the Pauillac appellation, full-bodied and rich in tannin, are vigorous. Powerful when young, their aromas of red fruits (black-currant, raspberry) or flowers (violets, roses, irises) melt with the passing of time into a bouquet which is long in the mouth.
Rich and complex, the wines of Pauillac deserve to be laid down for a little longer.
Production conditions (Decree dated November 14, 1936)
In order to have the right to the Pauillac appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Pauillac and from precisely defined parcels in the communes of Cissac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Sauveur, "excluding the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions : grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare). |
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