2015 Château D'Armailhac Pauillac, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%Merlot 23%Cabernet Franc 15%Petit Verdot 2% Cinquieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855. This wine was labeled as 'Chateau Mouton dArmailhac' between 1750 1955, 'Chteau Mouton Baron Philippe' between 1956 1974, 'Chteau Mouton Baronne Philippe' between 1975 1988 and Chteau dArmailhac since 1989. Expert tasting note: "Almost opaque purple ruby red. Aromas are complex, combining meaty notes with mocha. The palate is

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Vins Contés reds are all made similarly: semi-carbonic maceration with whole clusters in closed tanks with CO2

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fossil-laden vineyards in the village of Monteu Roero coupled with their meticulous work in the vineyard and the cellar give rise to precise