2018 · Château d’Armailhac

Château d’Armailhac is a Pauillac estate in Bordeaux, rooted in the local terroir since the 14th century and part of the Rothschild family portfolio since 1933. Owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s descendants, it is led by Lucie Lauilhe, cellar master Cédric Marc, and estates director Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy. Farming focuses on long-term soil health, with grass cover crops, detailed soil study, refined canopy management, and trials of diverse cover crops. The wine is typically a vintage-dependent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, noted for elegant classicism, robust yet refined tannins, forward fruit, and characteristic lead pencil notes.