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Emilien
Emilien
1656-1732

One of the oldest of known Amoreau ancestors. He gave his name to our historical vintage, the reflection of all our plots.

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Barthélemy
Barthélemy
1844-1925

Barthélemy is one of the most illustrious winemakers in the family. He bequeathed his notebooks to us, in which he questioned the use of sulphur in the vinification process.

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Retour des Îles
Retour des Îles

This is the only vintage which is not named after one of our ancestors. Yet we are all aware of our patriarch Jean Pierre’s love of sailing.

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Blaise-Albert
Blaise-Albert
1758-1831

Blaise-Albert was the mayor of Saint-Cibard, the village next to our home, and he gave his name to the ultimate le Puy experience.

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Emilien2017

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 : 13°
PH : 3,41
Sulphur dioxide :  < limit of quantification

This vintage has given us a wine both greedy, deep, flavorful and not harsh. The 2017 is elegant, approachable and flavorful.

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Emilien2016

Intense garnet colour with purplish reflections.
Intense nose with a domination of black fruits.
Fleshy, silky and crunchy mouth.
Elegant whole with a well-balanced tannic structure.

Yields : 56 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 13,4°c
Total rainfall : 922,2 mm
Days of frost : 11

Alcoholic strength : 13,4°
PH : 3,28
Sulphur dioxide : 27 mg/l

A very beautiful vintage, with a restrained minerality and intense fruit. A great wine for immediate pleasure.

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Emilien2015

Red colour of black cherries
Powerful nose of freshly smashed red berries.
Intense and rich in the mouth, harmonious final.

Yields : 30,5 hl/ha
Average temperatures : 14,6°c
Total rainfall : 593,9 mm
Days of frost : 20

Alcoholic strength : 13,2°
PH : 3,48
Sulphur dioxide : 31 mg/l

Well-balanced and supple.

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