2008 Ch. d'Armailhac, Pauillac

The Mouton-Rothschild stable performed well all round in 2008. D’Armailhac, the most affordable wine of the trio (alongside Ch. Clerc Milon and Mouton itself), has a creamy, fruit driven palate of dark, dense blackberries, gritty tannins and a savoury finish. Displaying elements of all the qualities that have made its illustrious sibling so famous, Ch. d’Armailhac represents exceptional value in 2008.

Black-red, very attractively lifted briary black fruit nose, smooth and elegant, a poised, classily seductive Pauillac that will open early and age well. Drink 2014-22.
(Decanter - Apr-2009)

A dense plum/purple color is followed by a supple, evolved, medium-bodied wine revealing an elegant bouquet of red and black currants, charcoal, toast and earth. Enjoy this impressive 2008 over the next 12-15 years.
(Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- May 2011)

Although unevolved, the fresh, medium-bodied 2008 d’Armailhac is a more elegant, delicate take on this vintage than some of the more concentrated wines from the Medoc and the right bank. Fresh cranberry, sweet cherry, and spicy notes are present in this wine. While it does not appear to be one of the stars of the vintage, it possesses brilliant delineation as well as an exceptionally pretty style somewhat reminiscent of the 1996 vintage.
(Robert Parker- Wine Advocate - Apr 09)