Chateau D’Armailhac 5eme Cru 2002 in 12er Holzkiste

Robert Parker: Undeniably a sleeper of the vintage, Armailhac’s 2002, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, may be the finest wine this estate has ever produced. Yields were a low 39 hectoliters per hectare. This exciting Pauillac exhibits a saturated purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of roasted herbs, espresso, chocolate, creme de cassis, and Asian spices. Dense, medium to full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, with high but sweet tannin, it appears set for two decades of thrilling drinking. 91-93/100 (2003)