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Barthélemy2009

A wine with great character and power.

An intense ruby colour with mauve tints.

The bouquet is powerful and deep, reflecting perfectly ripe grapes, with aromas of plum and morello cherry.

The tannins are silky and delicate in the mouth, enhanced by freshness and great length.

This is a complex wine that will develop when swirled in the glass.

Yields : 34 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,2°c
Total rainfall : 910,8 mm
Days of frost : 25
Alcoholic strength : 14,3°
PH : 3,47
Sulphur dioxide : 10 mg/l

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Barthélemy2010

This vintage expresses the full authenticity of its terroir with the beautifully intense and luminous colours of blackcurrants.
It has powerful aromas of red fruits.
In the mouth it is like velvet, with rich, well-balanced tannins.  It is exceptionally elegant.
The aftertaste is persistent, with big, beautifully fresh notes.

Yields : 48 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,2°c
Total rainfall : 812 mm
Days of frost : 49

Alcoholic strength : 14,2°
PH : 3,24
Sulphur dioxide : < 1 mg/l

This is undoubtedly a wine to be kept. Thanks to its delicious, smooth tannins, however, it can be drunk and appreciated immediately after a little aeration.

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Barthélemy2011

This vintage expresses the full complexity of our terroir with a beautifully intense and sombre deep red colour.
The aromas open delicately, gathering strength and releasing powerful notes of truffles and red fruit.
In the mouth it is both subtle and rich.
Lastly, the final notes are deliciously persistent.

Yields : 36 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°c
Total rainfall : 587,6 mm
Days of frost : 20

Alcoholic strength : 13,4°
PH : 3,29
Sulphur dioxide : not detectable

This is a beautifully balanced wine, which is already demonstrating its potential for the future.

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Barthélemy2012

This has an elegant, sombre dark purple colour.
The aromas are redolent of plums and ripe red fruits.
It opens purely and cleanly.
In the mouth, this vintage offers a wonderful intensity.  It is meaty with a silky body and ripe, smooth tannins.

Yields : 23 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,9°c
Total rainfall : 846,7 mm
Days of frost : 36

Alcoholic strength : 13,6°
PH : 3,37
Sulphur dioxide : not detectable

This wine is perfectly balanced and is at its best already, but will remain at its peak for a few years to come.

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Barthélemy2014

Intense garnet coulour.
Powerful and deep nose. Very ripe red berries, cherries, plum and blackcurrant.
Notes of cherry plum, at the same time sweetish and slightly acid.
The mouth is rich silky and mineral, with a touch of licorice.
A generous final with a deep tannic structure of a big delicacy.

Yields : 42 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°c
Total rainfall : 1005,7 mm
Days of frost : 7

Alcoholic strength : 13,6°
PH : 3,39
Sulphur dioxide : 1,6 mg/l

A wine of a big potential of guard.

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Barthélemy2016

Yields : 32 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,3°c
Total rainfall : 729,1 mm
Days of frost : -

Alcoholic strength : 14,7°
PH : 3,27
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

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Barthélemy2017

Deep ruby colour with purple tints.
The nose reveals undergrowth and mushrooms.
A fleshy, silky palate on liquorice with notes of black cherry and crisp blackberries.
A long finish opening into redcurrant.

Yields : 56 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,3°c
Total rainfall : 729,1 mm
Days of frost : -

Alcoholic strength : 14,4°
PH : 3,46
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

This vintage has given us a generous, deep, full-flavoured wine without any trace of harshness. The 2017 is elegant, accessible and delicious.

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Barthélemy2018

Beautiful bright purple colour.
An initially delicate and subtle nose evolves towards notes of redcurrant and blackcurrant.
Its gradually enveloping palate takes you through blackcurrant and fig notes, then plums and very ripe strawberries.
Delicate hints of liquorice and grenadine lend length and silkiness to its finish.

Yields : 23,6 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 15°
Total rainfall : 797 mm
Days of frost : 21

Alcoholic strength : 13,9°
PH : 3,39
Sulphur dioxide : < limit of quantification

A magnificent wine of great complexity, both subtle and generous.

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Emilien1917

A 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.

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Emilien1926

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.

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Emilien1936

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.

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Emilien1944

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.

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Emilien1949

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.

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Emilien1955

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.

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Emilien1957

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.

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Emilien1958

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 !

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Emilien1959

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.

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Emilien1961

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”.

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Emilien1967

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.

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Emilien1970

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.

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Emilien1971

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.

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Emilien1972

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.

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Emilien1973

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.

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Emilien1975

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.

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Emilien1976

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.

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Emilien1977

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.

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Emilien1978

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.

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Emilien1979

A 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.

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Emilien1982

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.

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Emilien1984

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.

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