Château D'ARMAILHAC 2015
Château d'Armailhac is located in Pauillac , in the Bordeaux wine region. It was classified Fifth Grand Cru Classé in the classification of 1855. The estate was founded in 1750 under the name of Mouton d'Armailhac. It was bought by Baron Philippe de Rothschild de Mouton Rothschild in 1934. Its vast outbuildings house the wine-growing equipment of the two properties. Since 1956 it has had an unusually high number of name changes, reflecting its links with its more prestigious neighbour, becoming first Mouton-Baron Philippe, then Mouton Baronne, and Mouton-Baronne-Philippe. It has been called Château d'Armailhac since 1989. The 70-hectare vineyard is located south of the village of Pouyalet, just next to Mouton Rothschild and near Pontet-Canet.
Château d'Armailhac 2015 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (29%), Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (2%) . After the manual harvest, the harvest is sorted and destemmed. Vinification by parcel is carried out in stainless steel vats. The wine is aged for 18 months in barrels : 1/3 new, 1/3 of one wine and 1/3 of two wines.
Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot