Garnet color with purplish reflections.
Its nose releases freshness, notes of bigarreau and meadow flowers.
Its mouth is sanguine and silky, with bright acidity carried over aromas of black cherries which recall its nose.
Its finish extends infinitely with a delicate salinity.
Yields : 12,2 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,2°
Total rainfall : 906 mm
Days of frost : 23
Alcoholic strength : 13.2°
PH : 3.46
Sulphur dioxide : 22 mg/l
Yields : 9,7 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15,3°
Total rainfall : 1158 mm
Days of frost : 4
Alcoholic strength : 12.91°
PH : 3.46
Sulphur dioxide : 25 mg/l
A deep garnet robe.
Its delicate nose evokes baked apple, candied raspberry and Christmas spices, balanced by subtle notes of mountain flowers.
The silky, textured palate works in perfect harmony with its nose, evolving towards candied fruit cake.
A long and delicate finish.
Yields : 34 h/ha
Average temperatures : 14,9
Total rainfall : 997 mm
Days of frost : 12
Alcoholic strength : 13,42°
PH : 3,45
Sulphur dioxide : 13 mg/l
Fine tannins lifted by good acidity. This is a subtle and highly-balanced wine.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageA luminous bronze colour.
Intense aniseed, spice, smoke and candied fruit aromas.
In the mouth, it is dense and deep without feeling heavy.
Delightful final notes.
Yields : 5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12°c
Total rainfall : 708 mm
Days of frost : 54
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A fairly cool year in terms of temperature, with numerous days of rain, but regular and in relatively low proportions. This exceptional vintage, produced far from the horrors of the war by Jean Pierre Amoreau’s grandfather, Jean, was nevertheless partially requisitioned to lend courage to soldiers.
Orange, brilliant colour.
Nose of plum and caramel.
Slightly smoked mouth.
Yields : 5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,5°c
Total rainfall : 914 mm
Days of frost : 22
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A more subdued vintage than the 1917, 1926 was produced during a fairly calm year, despite a rainy winter. This is a fresh, elegant wine with notes of fig.
A brick-red, onion-copper colour.
Aromas of dried figs and candied fruit.
Fluid and elegant in the mouth.
Meltingly smooth final notes.
Yields : 5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13°c
Total rainfall : 748 mm
Days of frost : 16
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
Some similarities with the 1926 vintage, the 1936 developed during a drier year with milder temperatures, despite some early frost in September.
Wine produced by Paule Amoreau, the wife of Robert Amoreau, during World War II.
An espresso-dark colour.
Aromas of sweet fruit and smoked almonds.
Solid yet balanced in the mouth with a persistent after-taste.
Elegant and generous final notes.
Yields : 31 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13°c
Total rainfall : 710 mm
Days of frost : 42
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
The specificity of this vintage is that it was produced by Paule Amoreau, wife of Robert Amoreau (Jean Pierre Amoreau’s father), during the 2nd World War. The wine of a great woman which evokes a wonderful nostalgia.
A beautiful deep garnet colour.
Aromas of toasted almonds, gingerbread and honey.
In the mouth it is rounded with silky-smooth tannins.
Full, dense and long final notes.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 13,5°c
Total rainfall : 778,5 mm
Days of frost : 51
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
In the wake of some hard years, the 1949 vintage developed under contrasting weather, with frequent and intense frost spells in the first half of the year, followed by a very hot and dry summer.
An attractive coffee colour.
Almond aromas.
In the mouth it is round, slightly jammy, slightly sweet.
Generous and rich final notes.
This wine displays perfect harmony and timeless class.
Yields : 35 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,7°c
Total rainfall : 934,6 mm
Days of frost : 46
Alcoholic strength : 12,5°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A sun-filled year led to this outstanding vintage, which has retained a surprising freshness despite its 67 years.
A dense ruby colour.
Aromas of toasted bread and caramel.
In the mouth, it displays great finesse.
Full, rounded and long-lasting final notes.
A wine which has gently retained all of its richness.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 12,4°c
Total rainfall : 757,6 mm
Days of frost : 46
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
1957 was marked by storms and frequent bad weather with much flooding throughout France. The month of May was blighted with a harsh cold spell which caused extensive damage to French vineyards.
A sombre garnet colour.
Noble aromas of sandalwood and cedar.
In the mouth it is deep, generous and silky.
Rounded, long-lasting final notes.
A wine of great stature, both generous and well-balanced.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 12,5°c
Total rainfall : 1129,5 mm
Days of frost : 27
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
This vintage was marked by a very changeable climate. France experienced spells of unexpectedly mild weather, allowing people to swim in Biarritz in February, before colder temperatures returned in March, bringing snow on the Côte d’Azur !
A little-developed, dark garnet colour.
Complex and intense aromas of pepper and exotic wood.
In the mouth it is round with astonishing notes of the sea.
Silky final notes with a slight mineral touch.
Wine which has aged well and remained marvellously well-balanced.
Yields : 35 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,4°c
Total rainfall : 1142,2 mm
Days of frost : 23
Alcoholic strength : 12,17°
PH : 3,57
Sulphur dioxide : 4 mg/l
The 1950s yielded some fine vintages, as this round-bodied 1959 vintage testifies. The weather was a little chaotic, alternating between sunny days and regular showers of rain.
A striking colour which leans toward pale ebony.
Highly complex aromas including smoked almonds.
In the mouth, it gives flavours of spice and fig cakes.
Velvety and harmonious final notes.
Yields : 42 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,5°c
Total rainfall : 839,5 mm
Days of frost : 27
Alcoholic strength : 12,2°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A wine of a rare class, ranking among the greatest, which “would restore a smile to your face on a grey foggy day”.
A deep, ochre-ruby colour.
Aromas of black olive, raisins and mild tobacco.
In the mouth, it is supple with mineral notes and assertive tannins.
Warm and full-bodied final notes.
Yields : 42 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,5°c
Total rainfall : 742,7 mm
Days of frost : 32
Alcoholic strength : 12,6°
PH : 3,57
Sulphur dioxide : 6 mg/l
This wine has remained young and full of surprises.
A beautifully deep, brick-red colour.
Aromas of orange zest with some menthol notes.
In the mouth it is soft and well-rounded with delicious tannins.
Ethereal and elegant final notes.
Yields : 39 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,5°c
Total rainfall : 742,7 mm
Days of frost : 32
Alcoholic strength : 11,8°
PH : 3,57
Sulphur dioxide : -
An impudently young wine, ready to drink now. A wonderful experience.
A sombre, slightly ochre ruby-red colour.
Aromas of candied fruit and mild tobacco.
In the mouth it is round with soft, well-rounded tannins.
Fine and elegant final notes.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 12,5°c
Total rainfall : 801,2 mm
Days of frost : 47
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A wine that demonstrates its full potential for aging.
An ochre-tinted, ruby-red colour.
Delicate plant-like aromas.
In the mouth it is light, not particularly rich.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 12,05°c
Total rainfall : 788,5 mm
Days of frost : 30
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A collector’s wine. A good effort for the vintage.
A luminous, brick-red colour.
Sweet aromas of fruit.
In the mouth, it has flavours of rancio (long exposure to wood and air).
Fine, light final notes.
Yields : -
Average temperatures : 12,2°c
Total rainfall : 788,6 mm
Days of frost : 65
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A collector’s wine.
A brown colour, verging on coffee-hued.
Aromas like a bouquet of apricots and dried fruits.
Rich and generous in the mouth, offering a near-perfect balance.
Voluptuous final notes with acidity and the softness of the tannins.
Yields : 44,5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,7°c
Total rainfall : 780,3 mm
Days of frost : 38
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
Wine with an unforgettable body and unparalleled balance.
A beautiful garnet colour with copper tones.
Delicate aromas of blackberry, red fruit and vanilla.
Very well rounded in the mouth, opening gently, fine and very elegant.
Long and velvety final notes.
Yields : 49 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13°c
Total rainfall : 1018,1 mm
Days of frost : 50
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
Wine from a great terroir, expressing its full delicacy and finesse.
A ruby colour with light orange tones.
Aromas of forest berries and wild strawberries.
In the mouth it displays a good body and fine tannins.
Full, well-rounded final notes, with a fine, dense texture.
Yields : 13 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,8°c
Total rainfall : 960,4 mm
Days of frost : 27
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A real expression of the land which still has a great deal of potential. A wonderful surprise.
A copper and garnet colour with dark purple tones.
Highly concentrated aromas of blackcurrant, iris and violet.
Very full and well-rounded in the mouth, extremely soft tannins and a dense texture.
Very long and full final notes.
Yields : 25 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,8°c
Total rainfall : 960,4 mm
Days of frost : l27
Alcoholic strength : 13°
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : 29 mg/l
A very elegant wine of excellent standing. Ready to drink now.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageA ruby and copper colour with orange tones.
Intense aromas of very ripe fruit and blackcurrant.
Round, fluid and ethereal in the mouth.
Light, pleasant final notes.
Yields : 49,5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,6°c
Total rainfall : 1185 mm
Days of frost : 31
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
An old wine with great finesse and lightness. Ready to drink now.
A sombre garnet colour with copper tones.
Opulent aromas, dominated by musk and humus.
Very concentrated in the mouth, round, with flavours of roasted chestnuts.
Very long, final notes of unusual intensity.
Yields : 40 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,6°c
Total rainfall : 1165,6 mm
Days of frost : 12
Alcoholic strength : 12,4°
PH : 3,55
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l
A wine of great pedigree and wonderful complexity. Ready to drink now.
An adorable copper colour.
Aromas of very ripe fruit, wild strawberries, blackberries, redcurrants, vanilla.
In the mouth it opens up gently, remaining rounded, fine and elegant, with very soft and harmonious tannins.
Delicate and velvety final notes.
Yields : 15,8 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,6°c
Total rainfall : 1193,5 mm
Days of frost : 27
Alcoholic strength : 12°
PH : 3,55
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l
This wine is extremely delicate, with fantastic harmony. Ready to drink.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageA very attractive dark ruby colour.
Dominant animal and very ripe fruit aromas, with leather, musk, blackcurrant and blueberries.
Rounded and concentrated in the mouth with flavours of burnt almonds, mushrooms, and soft, harmonious tannins.
Tender and drawn-out final notes.
Yields : 49 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,2°c
Total rainfall : 825,3 mm
Days of frost : 62
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A naturally fine wine. Truly superb.
An attractive garnet colour with purple tones.
Aromas of wild berries, nutmeg, Havana, scents of humus and country soil.
Deep round and very dense in the mouth.
Velvety and very persistent final notes.
Yields : 66 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 12,6°c
Total rainfall : 954,4 mm
Days of frost : 43
Alcoholic strength : 12,3°
PH : 3,39
Sulphur dioxide : 4 mg/l
A wine which deserves to be drunk right now to fully appreciate its rustic complexity.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageA very attractive bright garnet colour.
Spicy aromas of pepper, nutmeg, rather tight, with strawberries, iris and violet.
In the mouth, it opens with dense, round, full-bodied fresh and refined tannins.
Long and pleasantly complex final notes.
Yields : 34 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,6°c
Total rainfall : 943,1 mm
Days of frost : 23
Alcoholic strength : -
PH : -
Sulphur dioxide : -
A robust wine whose pedigree emphasizes its noble terroir.
A strong garnet colour with hints of orange.
Fruity aromas with notes of strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and vanilla.
Rich and velvety in the mouth, with superb, almost completely softened tannins.
Deep, long, full and smooth final notes.
Yields : 48 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,4°c
Total rainfall : 667,9 mm
Days of frost : 32
Alcoholic strength : 13°
PH : 3,44
Sulphur dioxide : 57 mg/l
A very robust wine of the highest class, a real symbol of the terroir.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageA garnet colour with light orange tones.
Aromas of red fruits, wild strawberries, ripe blackcurrants, vanilla.
In the mouth it is rounded, elegant, rich and velvety, with tannins which have already been fully tamed.
Long final notes with plenty of refinement.
Yields : 62 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,5°c
Total rainfall : 906 mm
Days of frost : 27
Alcoholic strength : 12,5°
PH : 3,45
Sulphur dioxide : 56 mg/l
A wine imbued with delicacy and finesse, which drinks like a basket of ripe fruit.
Organoleptic analysis of the vintageALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS TO HEALTH: DRINK RESPONSIBLY / ONLY PEOPLE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY ORDER ONLINE
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