D`Armailhac 1996
D`Armailhac 1996 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £100.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Château d`Armailhac 1996 is a Cinquième Cru Classé red Bordeaux from Pauillac. The 1996 vintage is a classic expression of the Médoc, produced during a year that favoured the Cabernet Sauvignon grape on the gravelly soils of Pauillac. This wine has matured gracefully over nearly 30 years, developing the complex tertiary notes of forest floor, tobacco and dried herbs. The structure is firm yet refined, with the tannins now fully integrated into the dark fruit core of the wine. It represents a quintessential Pauillac profile, offering a long, savoury finish dominated by cedar, cassis and a touch of pencil lead.