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Pieroth seminar – Friday, September 22nd 2017

Introduction: our Châteaux Division France

Bordeaux

Château Mouton Rothschild

Château d’Armailhac

Chili

UnitedStates

Languedoc

Viña Almaviva

Opus One Winery

Domaine de Baronarques

Château Clerc Milon

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Domaine de Baronarques ❖ Located in South of France, in the Languedoc region ❖ 350 km South from Bordeaux ❖ 100 kms from the Mediterranean sea and 400 kms from the Atlantic ocean

History ❖ A very old estate dating back to the 17th century. ❖ 1998 : acquisition by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons, Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild. ❖ 2003: first vintage of the premium red wine in AOC Limoux Rouge.

The property ❖ A rightful place alongside the Rothschild family’s other renowned estates, including the illustrious Château Mouton Rothschild ❖ Our goal is to produce a Grand Cru from South of France ❖ The Rothschild working methods adapted to suit the Domaine

The vineyard ❖ 110 hectares (272 acres) in a single sweep, of which 43 hectares (106 acres) are planted with vines. ❖ An exceptional situation with vines planted at an altitude of 250 to 350 metres, tempering the summer heat. ❖ An atlantic and mediterranean micro-climate, guaranteeing optimum sunshine and balanced rainfall. ❖ A high density plantation, unique in Languedoc. ❖ The Rothschild working methods adapted to suit the Domaine’s variety of soils, micro-climates and grape varieties.

6 GRAPE VARIETIES RED GRAPES

Bordeaux varieties (70%) - Merlot: 16,94 ha - Cabernet Franc: 4,74 ha - Cabernet Sauvignon: 1,12 ha Mediterranean varieties (30%)

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- Syrah: 5,88 ha - Malbec: 3,48 ha

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- Chardonnay: 11,09 ha

Winemaking Both the vines and the wines benefit from the same care and attention as at the family’s other estates: � Manual grape harvest in 12-kilo open crates.

Winemaking ❖ A vinification and an ageing process both identical to the Grand Crus classés wines in Pauillac.

Red wines White wine Fermentation in stainless steel vats Maturing in oak barrels → Premium Wine: aged for 12 months → Second Wine: aged for 6 months

❖ Bottling « at the Château ».

Fermentation & maturing in oak barrels for 8 months

Domaine de Baronarques premium red wine ❖ 2003: first vintage and creation of the AOC Limoux ❖ Complex blend of Bordeaux varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon) and Mediterranean varieties (Syrah and Malbec) ❖ Elegance, fruit and refined aromas ❖ High ageing potential

Domaine de Baronarques premium white wine ❖ 2009: first vintage ❖ 100% Chardonnay ❖ Complex aromas, minerality and freshness ❖ High ageing potential

The estate excellence acknowledged

by Robert Parker ❖ Domaine de Baron’arques 2009:

92/100

« It offered beautiful notes of cassis, lead pencil, tobacco and spice » (April, 2016)

❖ Domaine de Baron’arques 2012:

93/100

« […] it doesn’t lack for concentration or structure, and should age beautifully » (April, 2015)

❖ Domaine de Baronarques Grand Vin rouge 2015:

91 – 94/100

« This full-bodied, rich, concentrated beauty […] » (April, 2017)

❖ Domaine de Baronarques Grand Vin blanc 2014:

92/100

« Tasting like a top flight white Burgundy with its beautiful minerality, white flower and caramelized bouquet » (April, 2016)

❖ Domaine de Baronarques Grand Vin blanc 2015: « […] one of the finest whites coming from the Languedoc » (April, 2017)

93/100

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Tasting

Domaine de Baronarques Grand Vin blanc 2014 ❖ Varietal mix 100% Chardonnay

❖ Vinification and maturing during 8 to 9 months 40% new barrels 40% 1-year-old barrels 20% 2-year-old barrels

❖ Awards Robert Parker / Wine Advocate (April, 2017): 92/100 Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 : 96/100, Platinium medal

Domaine de Baronarques Grand Vin rouge 2013 ❖ Varietal mix 80% Bordeaux varieties

53% Merlot

23% Cabernet Franc 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

20% Mediterranean varieties

12% Syrah 8% Malbec

❖ Maturing during 1 year 25% new barrels 75% 1- to 3-year-old barrels

❖ Awards Robert Parker / Wine Advocate (April, 2015): 91-93/100

Thank you for your attention!