and refined French finesse in a stylish and characterful expression

with a creamy attack that segues into a mid-palate built around chalky barrel tannins

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ample and fleshy palate that's satiny

The dark fruit unfolds layer by layer along with spicy

Château d'Armailhac 5emé Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2023, 75cl MASTER_2233 and refined French finesse inThe 2023 d'Armailhac is an attractive effort, bursting with aromas of cherries, raspberries, licorice and cigar wrapper. Medium to full bodied, fleshy and succulent, with a pretty core of fruit, sweet powdery tannins and lively acids, it's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdotwhich is a rather high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon for this address. William Kelly, Wine Advocate