Armonio blend

This vintage was born from the meeting of two impassioned, Luc Baudet, and Louis Mitjavile, vine grower of exception at the Tertre Roteboeuf (Saint Emilion) and at Roc de Cambe (Cotes de Bourg).

A common design to both men: no concession about the work of the vineyard, the maturity and sacrifices to reach it. Then, Louis controlled the technical choices at the cellar and the wine storehouses. A carefull vinication, and a maturation in especially selected woods. 100% new, with a special heating carried out on order. After 18 months, the barrels deliver a matter showing unexpected maturity and power for the year 2002. Rendez-vous in the last quarter 2004 for the first tastings.

Armonio

Grape varieties

40% Black Grenache, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet.

Production

2 700 bottles in 2002.

Tasting notes

Black.
Strong nose, real explosion of fruit and flowers (pineapple preserve, passion fruit).
The palate, dense and fresh, reveals a wide palette of aromas, again characterised by fruits with white flesh and floral notes (honeysuckle). Fairly remarkable length (of about 10 seconds) for a complex and sensuous wine.

Terroir

Two vineyard blocks classified as AOC, but presenting a specific micro-climate that is characterised by cool nights, ideal conditions for slow maturation of these two great northern grape varieties.

Vinification

Cold settling (4°C)
Running off of the wine into barrels that have been used for a wine coming from the Sauternes area (Château d'Yquem) for a period of 6 months.
Alcoholic fermentation in barrels with controlled temperature (18°C).