Château d’Armailhac – 1992

Château d’Armailhac – 1992

Climatic conditions

The winter was cold and dry, with an average minimum temperature of 0.5°C in January and a 12-day freeze in February. Rising temperatures in March got the vegetation cycle off to a relatively quick start, with budbreak beginning on 19 March. Very fine weather in April was followed by a warm May, the temperature rising to a record 34.6° C on 16 May.

Flowering began on 25 May, a week earlier than the average. Rainfall in June, though a source of concern when the vine is in flower, was welcomed as a relief from the threat of drought. Late June and early July were cool and wet but sunshine returned from 14 July, causing a spurt in the vegetation cycle.

Mid-veraison occurred on 13 August. After a few showers at the end of the month, the first three weeks of September were warm and sunny, enabling the grapes to ripen in good conditions. By the end of the month the grapes had acquired a dark, thick skin that enabled them to withstand poorer weather.

Oenological sheet
  • Harvest
  • 30 September to 11 October
  • Varietal mix
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 37%
    Cabernet Franc 36%
    Merlot 27%
Tasting notes

Attractive and darkly coloured, with a brickish tint.

The nose opens slowly, suggesting aromas of black fruit and humus, with a touch of spice reminiscent of liquorice.

The attack is round, revealing a refined tannic structure with no rough edges, and expressive, leather and cigar-box flavours.

Some smoky notes emerge on the finish, with an attractive reminder of the fruit.

Descriptive sheet
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