Château d’Armailhac

Pauillac

BARONNE PHILIPPINE DE ROTHSCHILD G.F.A

Classified as a Grand Cru in 1855, Château d’Armailhac borders Château Mouton Rothschild to the north and enjoys a southerly aspect. Its vineyard stretches across four hilltops, offering a diversity of terroirs that complement one another perfectly, allowing the full character of the Pauillac appellation to shine through.

A STORY

In few words

Its 80 hectares vineyard, with an average vine age of 40 years, consists mainly of deep gravel, but also includes clay, clay-limestone and gravelly sandy soils. Cabernet Franc is the hallmark of this wine, accounting for a significant proportion of the blend for a Médoc estate. Grown from very old vines, it is mainly planted on the Levantines hilltop, an ideal terroir that allows the vines to develop deep roots.

It takes its name from the d’Armailhacq family, who became the owners in 1660. Its history is marked by pioneers of modern viticulture such as Armand d’Armailhacq.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild acquired the estate in 1933, and it was subsequently developed by his daughter, Baroness Philippe de Rothschild. Today, her three children Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, President-General Manager, Camille Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild ensure the family’s continuity and, with passion and the same dedication to the terroir, carry on this pursuit of excellence and innovation both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Château d’Armailhac is a perfect example of a great Pauillac wine, displaying elegant classicism regardless of the vintage, with a solid yet refined tannic structure.