Château d'Armailhac 1971 (Mouton Baronne Philippe)

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Pauillac - 5th Grand Cru Classé

 Château d'Armailhac 1971, also known as Mouton Baronne Philippe because of its association with the famous Château Mouton Rothschild, is a renowned Bordeaux wine. Here are a few details about this wine:

Tasting notes (style and flavours):

Style: The 1971 Château d'Armailhac is a classic Bordeaux red wine, which means it is generally full-bodied, elegant and structured.

Flavour: Due to its age, this wine is likely to have reached its peak and developed complex aromas and flavours. You can expect notes of ripe red and black fruit, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, leather and possibly earthy or mushroomy notes.Ageing may also have softened the tannins, giving the wine a velvety texture on the palate.

Grape variety :

Château d'Armailhac is a wine from the Pauillac appellation, which is located in the Médoc, a region of Bordeaux famous for its powerful red wines. The typical grape varieties in Pauillac are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The exact mix of grape varieties can vary from year to year, but Cabernet Sauvignon generally predominates in Pauillac wines.

Food and wine pairings :

Château d'Armailhac 1971 is a high-quality wine that will go well with rich, flavoursome dishes :

• Grilled prime rib: The power and structure of this wine are perfect with grilled prime rib, especially if served with a mushroom or pepper sauce.Roast lamb: Lamb is another excellent choice, especially if prepared with herbes de Provence or Mediterranean spices.
• Mature cheeses : Château d'Armailhac will go well with hard cheeses such as aged cheddar, comté or pecorino.Serving temperature:To get the most out of this wine, we recommend serving it at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius (60 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit).