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Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe, 1988
Red
750ml
Label : Good Label
Level : Very Top Shoulder Level
🏰 **Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe 1988, the former name for Chateau d'Armailhac, offers a classic expression of aged Pauillac from a Fifth Growth estate in a highly regarded vintage.** The 1988 vintage in Bordeaux was a classic, long-lived year, producing wines with good structure and aging potential. This estate, now known as Chateau d'Armailhac, is part of the Mouton Rothschild family and benefits from their expertise. At 36 years old, this wine would have developed complex tertiary aromas. 【Expect a wine with evolved notes of cedar, tobacco, leather, and dried black fruits, a refined structure, and a long, savory finish that speaks of its maturity】.
🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing: This mature Pauillac red would be magnificent with rich Cantonese roasted goose or a slow-braised beef brisket with mushrooms. For a more traditional pairing, consider a classic roast lamb or a hearty beef Wellington, where the wine's savory notes and softened tannins will be beautifully complemented.
🥂 fit for event suggestion: A truly special bottle for a milestone birthday or anniversary from 1988, a vertical tasting of Pauillac, or a cherished gift for a serious Bordeaux collector. This wine is a journey through time.
Kindly reminder: For wines of this venerable age, the cork and capsule may be fragile. Handle with care, and consider using an Ah-So opener or a Durand for extraction. The wine's condition can vary greatly with storage, but even a well-preserved bottle will offer a unique and rewarding experience.
BACKGROUND
Château d'Armailhac, Old name is Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe, is a wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc. As Mouton d'Armailhacq it was ranked as a fifth growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The vineyard is located to the south of the village of le Pouyalet, immediately next to Mouton Rothschild and nearby Pontet-Canet. It covers 172 acres (70 hectares) and is planted with 52 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 percent Merlot, 10 percent Cabernet Franc and 2 percent Petit Verdot. Grapes are fermented in 23 gravity-fed stainless steel vats, sized according to different parcels in the vineyard. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak; one-third new, one-third in one year old and one-third in two-year-old barrels.