Château d’Armailhac – 1990
Climatic conditions
The vegetation cycle started early following a mild winter. Bud-break took place between 7 and 17 March depending on the variety. Changeable weather in the spring – cold weather in March and April followed by high temperatures in May – caused early but slow flowering.
Mid-flowering was observed on 21 May for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc and on 26 May for the Cabernet Sauvignon. June and July were dry; August remained dry and very hot, with several days of heatwave conditions.
Veraison, like flowering, took place early but slowly; mid-veraison was observed between 3 and 11 August depending on the variety, causing the grapes to mature unevenly on some bunches.
After elimination of the unevenly matured bunches, the crop showed exceptional potential. The grapes were in perfect condition, very ripe and deeply coloured. Fine weather in September meant that the harvest could take place under ideal conditions both for the maturity of the grapes and for picking.
Oenological sheet- Harvest
- from 10 september to 9 october
- Varietal mix
- Cabernet Sauvignon 47%
Cabernet Franc 28%
Merlot 25%
The wine has a light brick red colour.
The nose is smoky with a bit of cigar box and currant.
Very smooth and silky on the palate with mature berries, the tannins are well integrated.
With a medium long finish, it’s a charming and harmonious wine to appreciate now.
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