Amavinum du Château la Roche Beaulieu 2001

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Winery:

Château La Roche Beaulieu

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

France > Bordeaux > Côtes de Castillon

Type:

Red Wine

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What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

Tasting Notes: - GUIDE HACHETTE 2004 TWO STARS** : La robe pourpre aux reflets violacés est fort jeune, tout comme les arômes complexes de fruits noirs très murs, d épices de cacao, de toasté. Les tanins puissants et riches en même temps que moelleux sont bien enrobés par l élevage en barrique. Doté d une finale très longue, un très grand vin pour l appellation,à boire dans troisà huit ans. - ROBERT PARKER / THE WINE ADVOCATE : A newcomer from the exciting Côtes de Castillon appellation, the former winemaker at Château Citran, Jean-Michel Ferrandez, is in charge of this property, read more...planted with 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Made from yields of 35 hectoliters per hectare, this serious effort exhibits medium body, low acidity, and a fruit-driven, plump style offering notes of black currants, grapes, and toast. Enjoy it during its first 5-7 years of life. NOTE 87-88 - GREAT WESTERN WINE, England, Wine List 2006 : This superb wine is from one of the great terroirs' of the Saint-Emilion plateau. Along with Petrus, Cheval-Blanc and other top properties, it occupies one of the rises that stand proud of the surrounding aera. Fastidious viticulture and viniculture, as well as nature's kindness for the successful 2001 vintage, combine in this seamless, plump, yet structured masterpiece. Plum and black-cherry scented, this can be enjoyed now or cellared. A must-have for fans of top Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. By TOM KING. - LE POINT, N° 1549 - Page 200, 24 mai 2002 : Note 16/20 « Amavinum ». Nez toasté, boisé, grillé, bouche plus expressive, beaucoup de fruit, structure élégante grâceà des tanins fins et soyeux, belle longueur, vin d'avenir. - Vino Magazine, septembre 2002 et mars 2003 : Robe cerise sombre. Nez fin et racé, au toasté de premier choix, bénéficiant de notes de petits fruits noirs d'une rare tenues. Jolie touche de réglisseà l'agitation. Attaque souple et bouche concentréeà la structure élégante toute en finesse de caractère. Finale soyeuse et longueur de tout premier plan. Un grand vinà coup sur. Pour un premier essai, c'est un coup d'éclat... Les propriétaires ont repris le vignoble, petit coin de terroir de grande qualité des Côteaux de Castillon en Mai 2001. Ils ont fait appelà Jean Michel Ferrandez un viti-œnologue dont on connaît le talent et la finesse d'approche. A suivre avec un grand intérêt et beaucoup d'attente au vu de ce premier millésime proposé. - KL Wines, Etats-Unis, janvier 2003 : 75% Merlot. Coffee and chocolate aromas. Good middle and fine length. Sweet and lush with exceptional middle. The first 2001 wine purchased by K&L and at under $20 a bottle represents a fine value. 87-88 points from Parker. An exciting wine that will drink well for 10+ years. Be the first on your block to own this beauty. - Jean-Luc POUTEAU Meilleur Sommelier du Monde, avril 2002 : Très belle robe grenat profond aux reflets mauves. Jambes épaisses. Nez concentré. Très fruité. Aromatique. Cassis, mure. Charnu. Corsé. Tanin fondu. Charpenté. Très belle saveur fruitée. Délicieux. Note : 16+ - Vintage, N°5 - Printemps 2002 : Une conduite de la vigne traitée comme un grand cru classé, des vendanges « haute couture ». Le grand vin du Château La Roche Beaulieu « Amavinum », se goute déja  bien, un fondu fruits/bois élégant. Une bouche ample, ronde évoluant sur une trame tannique et dense... Un beau potentiel. - Revue du Vin de France, mai 2003 : Les propriétaires ont, en deux millésimes, hissé ce domaine parmi les références de l'appellation. Le 2001 est un vin d'une grande profondeur aux tanins onctueux et d'un style long et racé.

Percentage Grape: Grape Variety:75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc, 5% Cabernet sauvignon - Average of vines: 40 years old. The oldest parcels were planted in 1910 and 1914. - Cultivation: early harvest : twice ; 7 to 9 bunches per vine at the end ; double thinning-out of leaves West + East

Soil: Terroir of clay and limestone, on a calcareous rock with shell remains showing in numerous places.

Type of Harvest: Harvest: 100 % by hand

Vinification Length: Fermenting time: 20 to 30 days - On the lees period: 6 months - Stirring of the lees in barrels: 3 to 6 months - Ageing: From 12 to 18 months

Vinification Method: Type of tanks: Thermo-regulated cement tanks - Maturing on the lees: yes - Stirring of the lees in barrels: yes - Ageing: yes, 70% in new french oak barrels, 15% of a wine barrels, 15% ciment tanks

Vinification Temperature: 18 to 18.5 °C

Percentage New Barrel: 70%

Age of Barrel: 0 to 2 years

Type of Wood: French Oak

Level of Toast: Medium toast

Date of Bottling: 2003/03/10

Bottle Type: 0.75 Cl and 1.5 L

Alcohol Percentage: 13 %

Aging Potential: 7 to 10 years

Aging Time: 12 to 18 months

Cork Material: Cork

Cork Size: 49 x 24    (hide)

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