Classification:

Cinquième Cru Classé, Pauillac AC  (Fifth-growth in 1855).

Average Production:

Up to 18,000 cases of grand vin annually.

Recent En-Primeur prices:

2008 - approx A$65 - $75

2007 - approx A$65 - $75

2006 - approx A$70 - $90

2005 - approx A$80 - $100

2004 - approx A$55 - $70

Overview:

The most schizophrenic property in the entire Medoc - at least in terms of nomenclature - this is now a star property of the Rothschild family (of the Mouton schism) having settled both in terms of name as well as style.  Most recently known as Mouton-Baronne-Philippe (until 1989), it was originally known as Mouton d’Armailhacq.

Vineyards:

Nearly 60 hectares of vines, mostly nestled in between the gentle hills to the north of Pauillac hosting Mouton Rothschild and Pontet-Canet respectively, overlooking the Gironde.  Planted to a mix of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot of an average vine age of 50 years. 

Winemaking:

Although lacking a Château, d’Armailhac’s cellars are adjacent those of Mouton Rothschild, and the same winemaking team is responsible for d’Armailhac, as well as Mouton Rothschild and Clerc-Milon.  The wine ferments for up to three weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and is aged in oak (approximately 35% of which is new) for around 16 months.  Unusually, there is no second wine produced.

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