Chateau d'Armailhac, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of Bordeaux, was rated a five-tier estate in the 1855 classification, in line with chateau Mouton Rothschild, and is now run by the wine magnate Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA.
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As one of the famous Mouton estates, Damayak Castle benefits from the long winemaking tradition and strength of the Baron Rothschild Group, and the quality of the wines produced has always been at the level of the listed villages. The 2021 vintage of Chateau d'Armailhac, Pauillac, France continued to shine, with James Suckling 92-93 points, Robert Parker Team 91-93 and Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider) 90-92 points of praise. At present, the vintage of this wine has been launched on the Wine World Member Mall and the Wine World Hong Kong Mall.
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Wine Highlights:
1. The 2021 Château da Mayak Red wines are of good quality, receiving praise from James Sacklin 92-93, Parker's team 91-93 and Jeff River's Cellar Intelligence 90-92 points. The Parker team also praised it as "a delightful wine.")
2. The Castle of Damayac is an 1855 five-class estate and one of the famous Mouton estates, backed by the Rothschild Barons Group. Benefiting from the Group's long winemaking history and strong economic strength, the quality of the wines produced by Damayak Castle has always been at the level of the ranked chuang.
3. Bacchus, the little wine god bacchus with a jug in his left hand and a bunch of grapes in his right hand, is a unique symbol of Damayake Castle, and the red wine of Damayac Castle is also affectionately called "single dance" or "single male" by wine fans because of this image on the wine label.
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4. The vineyards of D'Amayaque Castle are located in the Pauillac appellation and cover an area of 70 hectares, and the vines planted in the garden are planted with an average age of 46 years. The vineyard is managed according to the Médoc tradition, with each plot managed by a dedicated grower.
5. In the brewing workshop, the winemaking team will make different grape varieties from different plots, and the vinification method will be adjusted according to the different characteristics of each vintage. Later, 25% of the oak barrels used for maturation are new, and the other 75% come from mouton estates. Throughout the winemaking process, the winemaking team tastes and analyzes the changes and developments of the wine every day to perfection.
Damayac Castle Vineyard (Image: www.chateau-darmailhac.com)
Celebrity Reviews:
James Sacklin: 92-93 points
It is a solid, direct young red wine with aromatic characteristics of gooseberry and graphite. The wine is medium-bodied, with a fresh finish and crisp acidity. This wine is made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
Parker Team: 91-93 points
The 2021 Damayake is reminiscent of the winery's modern version of the 1999 vintage. A wine of exceptional quality, with aromas of wild berries, cherries, exotic spices and rose petals, a medium to full body, a soft and delicate tannin, a sweet and juicy fruity flavour, a delightful wine.
Jeff River, Cellar Intelligence: 90-92 points
The wine is a deep ruby red with floral notes of black raspberry, cherry and spices. Medium-bodied, soft, focused and approachable, it boasts exceptional freshness, sweetness and easy-going charm. This is a wine made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% flavorful and multi-flavored, with an alcohol content of 13% abv. The production of this wine accounts for 50% of the total production of the 2021 vintage.