96 Points
96 Points
96 Points
96 Points
96 Points

Chateau d'Armailhac 2025

SKU: CHDA202570 UCNZ

$109.99

Unit price: per

Owned by the Rothschild family of Château Mouton Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac has become one of Pauillac’s standout performers, delivering exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with the polish, pedigree and consistency synonymous with the family’s celebrated estates.

Under the direction of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the estate has undergone a remarkable quality evolution over recent decades, with modern winemaking and meticulous vineyard investment elevating Château d’Armailhac into one of the Médoc’s great value classified growths.

En Primeur Offer - Secure Bordeaux’s most sought-after wines before they’re bottled. This exclusive pre-release offers early access to top estates at often favourable pricing. Wines are expected to land in New Zealand by late 2028

Critic Scores

96 // James Suckling

"Very polished, with fine tannins that caress your palate while the fruit is ripe but al dente, with red currants, plums and peach undertones. Medium body. Refined and intense finish. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 21%, 10% cabernet franc, and 2% petit verdot. - 95 to 96 Points - James Suckling"

96 // The Drinks Business

"(Pauillac; 67% Cabernet Sauvignon; 21% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc; 2% Petit Verdot; pH 3.70; 13% alcohol; tasted at the UGCB press tasting at the Cité du Vin and then at Mouton-Rothschild with Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy). Beautifully aromatic and highly expressive, with a lovely wild floral note, thyme and a little sage and those popping, perfectly ripe, plump berries generously enrobed in graphite with the cedar arriving in the mid-palate with the cassis. There's a little elderflower too. This is a much more classical and even slightly opulent Pauillac than it once was and I am struck again by the quality of the work that has been undertaken here in recent vintages. This is first of the Mouton stable to have been upgeaded and the results are now very clear to see. - 94 to 96 Points - Colin Hay"

96 // Alexandre Ma

"The 2025 vintage of Château d’Armailhac marks a striking leap in quality in recent years. At the lift of the glass, the purity of Cabernet Sauvignon springs to life, moving toward you with a light, almost dancing grace. A lifted acidity draws the wine into a space of clarity and light, where everything feels open and finely defined. Even though the tannic structure remains firm, and the finish shows a hint of playful firmness, there is no sense of pressure. Tasting this wine, I feel as though every inch of my skin is bathed in sunlight, radiant and warm, without any trace of heat. - 94 to 96 Points - Alexandre Ma"

96 // Yves Beck

"A delicate and inviting bouquet with spicy and fruity nuances and a captivating, almost luscious energy, where freshness takes center stage. Lively and velvety on the attack, the wine boasts elegant tannins that provide excellent structure and, together with incisive acidity, offer appreciable energy, all with remarkable finesse. An exciting, flavorful, and persistent wine that will undoubtedly gain in complexity during aging, but it is already so delicious now. 2028-2055 - 94 to 96 Points - Yves Beck"

96 // Decanter

"Aromatic intensity, wild flowers, some chocolate and blackcurrant notes. Red cherries. Grippy and filling but soft, chalky and saline, a gorgeous weight on the palate with ripe bramble berries, cool blue fruit and lots of cola, liquorice and wet stones. Very transparent and hands off. A touch straight but lovely muscular edge without the heft. Juicy, fun, clean, pure. Balanced. Savoury. Great job controlling the extraction – tannins are there but this is sapid too. A little more serious and structured and perhaps overall elegant than Clerc. A 2% dash of Petit Verdot completes the blend. - Georgina Hindle"

Product Details

Red

2025

Cabernet Blend

Chateau d'Armailhac

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

En Premier

En Primeur
Delivery Late 2028

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Description
Château d'Armailhac 2025 is a distinguished Bordeaux wine from the celebrated Pauillac appellation, renowned for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the Médoc region. Owned by the prestigious Rothschild family, whose legacy includes Château Mouton Rothschild, this estate has continually elevated its reputation through dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and terroir expression. The 2025 vintage exemplifies this heritage, offering a sophisticated balance of power and elegance that reflects over two centuries of winemaking excellence.

Under the expert stewardship of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château d'Armailhac has seen transformative improvements in both vineyard management and winemaking techniques. This has resulted in wines that marry tradition with modern refinement, delivering polished tannins and vibrant freshness. The 2025 release reveals a complex aromatic profile dominated by ripe blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice notes, underscored by layers of rich fruit and a precise structure that promises outstanding aging potential.

The unique terroir of Pauillac, with its gravelly soils and temperate climate, provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive. The 2025 vintage benefits from a balanced growing season that enhances the grape’s natural concentration and depth, producing a wine with exceptional clarity and intensity. This combination of climate and soil is instrumental in crafting a wine that is not only expressive on release but develops beautifully over time.

Available through an exclusive En Primeur offer, Château d'Armailhac 2025 provides early access to one of Bordeaux’s most sought-after classified growths before bottling. Anticipated to arrive in New Zealand by late 2028, this offering presents a unique opportunity to acquire a premium Bordeaux wine at a favorable price point and secure a valuable addition to any collection.

Heritage and Ownership: Owned by the Rothschild family of Château Mouton Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac is recognized for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with polish, pedigree, and consistent quality.

Quality Evolution: Guided by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the estate has embraced modern winemaking advances and meticulous vineyard care to become one of Médoc’s premier value classified growths.

Terroir and Vintage: Hailing from Pauillac’s gravelly soils and benefiting from a balanced 2025 growing season, this
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Château d'Armailhac 2025 is a distinguished Bordeaux wine from the celebrated Pauillac appellation, renowned for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the Médoc region. Owned by the prestigious Rothschild family, whose legacy includes Château Mouton Rothschild, this estate has continually elevated its reputation through dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and terroir expression. The 2025 vintage exemplifies this heritage, offering a sophisticated balance of power and elegance that reflects over two centuries of winemaking excellence.

Under the expert stewardship of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château d'Armailhac has seen transformative improvements in both vineyard management and winemaking techniques. This has resulted in wines that marry tradition with modern refinement, delivering polished tannins and vibrant freshness. The 2025 release reveals a complex aromatic profile dominated by ripe blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice notes, underscored by layers of rich fruit and a precise structure that promises outstanding aging potential.

The unique terroir of Pauillac, with its gravelly soils and temperate climate, provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive. The 2025 vintage benefits from a balanced growing season that enhances the grape’s natural concentration and depth, producing a wine with exceptional clarity and intensity. This combination of climate and soil is instrumental in crafting a wine that is not only expressive on release but develops beautifully over time.

Available through an exclusive En Primeur offer, Château d'Armailhac 2025 provides early access to one of Bordeaux’s most sought-after classified growths before bottling. Anticipated to arrive in New Zealand by late 2028, this offering presents a unique opportunity to acquire a premium Bordeaux wine at a favorable price point and secure a valuable addition to any collection.

Heritage and Ownership: Owned by the Rothschild family of Château Mouton Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac is recognized for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with polish, pedigree, and consistent quality.
Quality Evolution: Guided by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the estate has embraced modern winemaking advances and meticulous vineyard care to become one of Médoc’s premier value classified growths.
Terroir and Vintage: Hailing from Pauillac’s gravelly soils and benefiting from a balanced 2025 growing season, this

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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