2020 Château d’Armailhac - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (5/18/2026)
– tasted non-blind over 2 days –
– TN from Day 2 –
NOSE: medium+ expressiveness; red-fruited, with moderate mineral tones; oak is noticeable, but not as strong on Day 2 as it was on Day 1.
BODY: medium-light to medium bodied.
TASTE: red-fruited and floral; less oaky on Day 2 than on Day 1; best to Hold. gut impression score: low 90s.
I like this house but do like them more on the younger side.
Well, I know you are not one to shy away from putting meaningful age on Bordeaux. So, what does “on the younger side“ mean in this context here?
Ages 5-15 is a sweet spot I think. This has to be one of the friendliest Pauillacs I can think of – sort of like what Pichon Lalande was during its heyday.
d’Armailhac is one of the main culprits for hooking me on red Bordeaux!
I have a soft spot for it as well. Clerc Milon as well.
Agree. We had a 2010 two years ago for our anniversary dinner and it was in a great place! We were married in 1990 but renewed our vows on a cruise in 2010 with our son and daughter as Best Man and Maid of Honor, so now we have two anniversary years to find bottles to celebrate with! 
Hmmmmm … interesting. Funny you mention Pichon Lalande – their second is one I’d consider similarly-friendly. I’ve only had d’Armailhac a few times, but has struck me similarly each time — red-fruited, and on the lighter side; I enjoy it, and is one I would probably buy more often if I were buying much Bdx. these days.