Armailhac Vintage:2006 A highly spiced nose of

A highly spiced nose of very ripe plum

There is good richness and plenty of volume to the tautly muscled medium weight plus flavors that possess a subtle minerality that continues onto the impressively long finish

with flavors of apple

(from two parcels measuring

along with slight notes of oxidation that are also present

Armailhac Vintage:2006 A highly spiced nose of50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Tasted blind. Blackish crimson. Sweet Cabernet fruit but slightly unformed. Very juicy and a bit simple. Then quite a welter of dry tannins. Not a charmer at this stage anyway. Just a tad brutal.