Wine from our children's birth years: 2005 d'Armailhac Pauillac (Cabernet Blend)

Item Number: 3343
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $80
Online Close: May 12, 2016 2:00 PM PDT
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
We've assembled a selection of wines from the years that our children at Las Lomitas and La Entrada were born, 2002-2010. Many of these can no longer be purchased in stores. Get them now while you still can! A perfect gift to save for your child when they turn 21, or a nice bottle for you to celebrate their graduation or other special event.
This item is 1 bottle of 2005 d'Armailhac Pauillac (Cabernet Blend).
Winemaker notes:
"Abundant tannin in addition to a deep ruby/purple hue, superb purity, and a lovely texture are found in this delicious Pauillac. One of the finest d'Armailhacs I have ever tasted, it is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that achieved an amazing 13.3% natural alcohol.
Aromas of black currants, creamy oak, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort."
92 points Wine & Spirits
"Located in the north of Pauillac, between Mouton and Pontet-Canet, this 123-acre estate is also part of G.F.A. Baronne Philippine de Rothschild. The aroma balances meaty fruit and mineral scents, and while the pungent red fruit is always there, the tannins seem to increase their intensity with air. They cover the pure black cherry flavor like a powerful skin, deep and plush with an iron-knuckle punch. The tannins don't go away, but their inner velvet eventually wins out. This has improved significantly since the en primeur tastings and will continue to evolve for ten to 15 years in the bottle."
90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild’s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030."
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"A big, sweet, soft wine, with attractive ripe blackberry fruits. It’s lively, smoky and licorice flavored, with delicious fresh acidity to finish."
Special Instructions
This item will be available for bidding at the Portola Farms auction event on May 14.