Château d'Armajan des Ormes
Sauternes
2018
- Sustainable
$48.50
About this winery
It is not enough to be a great man to be alongside the greats of history. Such could be Armajan's adage. One of the oldest and most historic estates of the Sauternes region, the property located in the commune of Preignac was ennobled in 1565, by Charles IX in gratitude for a visit with his mother Catherine de Medici to this place. The vineyard already existed there and Armajan belonged then to Pierre Sauvage. His grandson Jacques will continue the development of the family's estates with the...
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Production notes
Harvest by 4 to 5 successive selections, slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks of small capacity. The total surface area is 15 hectares. The average age of the vines is 25 years.
Tasting notes
Wine with a rather deep golden yellow robe. The nose evokes exotic fruits, apricot, honey, lime blossom and acacia, with hints of almonds and spices. The mouth, round and harmonious, develops ample and persistent flavors. Long and lingering on the palate. Goes well with foie gras in terrine, tagliatelle with mushrooms and foie gras, fruit tart, cannelés from Bordeaux , blue cheeses.