description Château d'Armailhac Overview
Château d'Armailhac is a Bordeaux estate located in Pauillac on the Left Bank. It’s notable for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines primarily from vineyards with distinctive schistous soils. Historically part of the Rothschild family’s holdings, it represents a Fifth Growth property and appeals to wine enthusiasts seeking structured, age-worthy Bordeaus.
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What classification does Château d'Armailhac hold in the Bordeaux system?
Château d'Armailhac is classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification of Médoc wines. It is located in the Pauillac appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank, one of the most prestigious wine communes in the world.
Who owns Château d'Armailhac?
Château d'Armailhac is owned by the Mouton Rothschild group, sharing ownership with the legendary Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Clerc Milon. All three estates are located in the Pauillac appellation and are managed under the umbrella organization established by Baron Philippe de Rothschild.
What grape varieties are planted at Château d'Armailhac?
The vineyard is planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives in Pauillac's deep gravel soils, along with significant portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a small amount of Petit Verdot. This blend is typical of Left Bank Bordeaux estates and contributes structure, dark fruit character, and aging potential.
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