2015 – Vinumlector

Château d’Armailhac Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:25:50 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
The wine is a garnet red with a crimson tint.

NOSE
The highly expressive nose is remarkable for its intense and radiant red fruit aromas mingled with notes of roasted coffee and marzipan.

PALATE
The ample and full-bodied attack reveals a well-rounded, silky tannic structure, giving an impression of richness, underlined by a generous and varied range of flavours such as cherry, vanilla and liquorice. The long finish is sustained by hints of chocolate.

AGEING
Matured in a combination of 30% new oak barrels and 2nd fill barrels from Mouton Rothschild.

PAIRING
Grilled or roasted red meats and hard cheese are the ideal match.

RATINGS

92pts

4.1

Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 27 May 2024 13:47:55 +0000

Located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the edge of the Saint-Julien appellation, the Château de Camensac covers 75 hectares. Purchased in 2005 by the Merlaut family, he benefits from the experience and know-how of the Château Chasse Spleen team, it regains its glory of 1855, when it was ranked 5th Grand Cru in the Bordeaux classification and its wines renew with the traditional quality of the castle. The concept of a second wine became widespread in the 1970s. Acquiring a château’s second wine is a way of bringing some of the magic of a great growth into your cellar at an affordable price, with the possibility of enjoying it at a younger age. Benefiting from the same care of the first wine, Second de Camensac is blended from carefully selected batches, specifically for the second wine, in accordance with its identity. Soft tannins, ripe fruit, elegance, and always excellent value. For more info, visit Château de Camensac website. VARIETALS 87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2015 Download Tasting Note

Macchialupa Le Surte Taurasi DOCG

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 09 May 2023 11:10:37 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
This wine is a vivid ruby-red colour.

NOSE
The aroma is intense and complex, slightly ethereal, fruity, flowery and spicy with the scent of blackberries marasca (wild cherry) violet, tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla.

PALATE
The taste is dry, warm, soft with a good concentration of tannins, acidity and sapidity, with a full body, well balanced and intense long lasting persistence.

AGEING
Ageing in French oak barrels for 12 months combined with aging in the bottle for 24 months.

PAIRING
It requires important dishes, with meat and vegetables as protagonists. Excellent with red meat.

RATINGS

4.1

Château Corbin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:25:46 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Medium garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
A crisp, well-defined bouquet with bright redcurrant and cranberry fruit, together with cigar box and earthy layers plus a hint of lavender.

PALATE
The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin on the entry.
A little more fragrant and floral than other St-Emilions in 2015.
A lovely wine, with touches of cinnamon finessing the finish

AGEING
Aged for 18 months in barrels, 40% new.

PAIRING
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, roasted and grilled.
Also good when matched with Asian dishes, and rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

2015 – Vinumlector

Château d’Armailhac Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

92pts

92pts

92pts

4.1

Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)

Macchialupa Le Surte Taurasi DOCG

4.1

Château Corbin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

94pts

93pts

4.1