Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 89
The 2014 D’Armailhac has a clean and fresh bouquet with plenty of fruit: blackberry and raspberry coulis, a touch of cedar coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a tangible level of mineralité on the tensile finish. This is a sophisticated d’Armailhac, probably one that will be approachable after 4-5 years. Recommended, even if I do not regard it as the greatest d’Armailhac in recent years.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035
Vinous 93
The 2014 d’Armailhac is bright, precise and finely sculpted. Expressive red stone fruit, flowers, mint, chalk and citrus abound in this vibrant, beautifully delineated Pauillac. Open-knit and expressive, with good depth and silky tannins, the wine exudes class. The fresh, invigorating style is classic 2014. This is a lovely showing. Tasted two times.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2039
