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Château d'Armailhac Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003 (375ml)
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Ratings on Delectable
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
I am pretty sure I paid around $30-$35 a bottle in its first tranche release. Seems Millesima USA is selling it today for $149 a bottle through the app. The reason to collect and age. It is drinking well beyond that price point twenty years from inception or how I always look at wine is eighteen years in bottle. For me, that’s how I decide when to open. How many years in the bottle is its real age. It is dark cherry, cherry, blackberry, black raspberries, strawberries, raspberries with bright florals. Amazing smoothness, bright violets, excellent acidity and a well, evenly polished finish that pairs with fatty steaks for days. Stupidly perfect from a warm/ripe Bordeaux vintage. Happy holidays.
I am pretty sure I paid around $30-$35 a bottle in its first tranche release. Seems Millesima USA is selling it today for $149 a bottle through the app. The reason to collect and age. It is drinking well beyond that price point twenty years from inception or how I always look at wine is eighteen years in bottle. For me, that’s how I decide when to open. How many years in the bottle is its real age. It is dark cherry, cherry, blackberry, black raspberries, strawberries, raspberries with bright florals. Amazing smoothness, bright violets, excellent acidity and a well, evenly polished finish that pairs with fatty steaks for days. Stupidly perfect from a warm/ripe Bordeaux vintage. Happy holidays.
9.5David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Claret with Allen Brothers Rib-cover/Ribcap. Simply doesn’t get a ton better. 03 such a warm, ripe, beautiful, floral vintage. The mouthfeel is all velvet. It’s; round, nicely resolved, fruit are ripe, everything from raspberries to blackberries, raspberry cola, tobacco, suede leather, dry stone, forest floor, dry limestone powder, dark spices, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, bright, candied florals that lean blue & purple. Acidity for days with an elegant, extremely well balanced & polished finish.
Claret with Allen Brothers Rib-cover/Ribcap. Simply doesn’t get a ton better. 03 such a warm, ripe, beautiful, floral vintage. The mouthfeel is all velvet. It’s; round, nicely resolved, fruit are ripe, everything from raspberries to blackberries, raspberry cola, tobacco, suede leather, dry stone, forest floor, dry limestone powder, dark spices, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, bright, candied florals that lean blue & purple. Acidity for days with an elegant, extremely well balanced & polished finish.
9.3Matt Kern
This wine has years left in it. Still so juicy. Drinks brilliantly now so don't hesitate. But it's got at least 5 more years in it.
This wine has years left in it. Still so juicy. Drinks brilliantly now so don't hesitate. But it's got at least 5 more years in it.
9.5David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
From a ripe vintage. Ripe blackberries, black licorice, Provence spice, juniper, vanilla toast, soft leather and a smooth finish. Very good but better in another 5-8 years.
From a ripe vintage. Ripe blackberries, black licorice, Provence spice, juniper, vanilla toast, soft leather and a smooth finish. Very good but better in another 5-8 years.
9.1Gerry Baker
Tannins are a bit gripping still but the fruit & aromatics are quite pretty
Tannins are a bit gripping still but the fruit & aromatics are quite pretty
8.9David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
The 03 Bordeaux vintage on the palate is more CA Cabernet then true Bordeaux but the nose on the D'Armailhac is certainly Bordeaux. Rich ripe blackberries, dark raspberry cola, dark cherries, asian spice, black tea, a slight tarry quality, barrel toast of baking spices/caramel and vanilla, black earth, saddlewood, crushed rocks and a long intermix of fruit and minerals on the finish
The 03 Bordeaux vintage on the palate is more CA Cabernet then true Bordeaux but the nose on the D'Armailhac is certainly Bordeaux. Rich ripe blackberries, dark raspberry cola, dark cherries, asian spice, black tea, a slight tarry quality, barrel toast of baking spices/caramel and vanilla, black earth, saddlewood, crushed rocks and a long intermix of fruit and minerals on the finish
9.2David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Blackberries, black plum, strawberries, cherries, spice box, black tea, leather, wet black earth and nice mineral finish. From one of the hottest recent Bordeaux vintages in the last two or three decades. The Cabernet over ripened for Bordeaux.
Blackberries, black plum, strawberries, cherries, spice box, black tea, leather, wet black earth and nice mineral finish. From one of the hottest recent Bordeaux vintages in the last two or three decades. The Cabernet over ripened for Bordeaux.
9.2Mike Merriman
Clear signs of boil over on the cork (shown).Expected it to be cooked, but was still dark ruby, tannic, full, and even reduction on the nose. Lucky!
Clear signs of boil over on the cork (shown).Expected it to be cooked, but was still dark ruby, tannic, full, and even reduction on the nose. Lucky!
9.0
aik
perfect timing for drink! 2022.11
perfect timing for drink! 2022.11
9.7Mo Salem
Solid Bordeaux!
Solid Bordeaux!
9.5
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