ELIAN&DA&ROS,&“ABOURIOU”& CÔTES&DU&MARMANDAIS&2018& ! ! ! Grandson of Italian immigrants who settled in Cocumont, little village of the Lot- et-Garonne, in 1922, Elian Daros has become a figure in the South-West, with wines considered as models of excellence. After working at domaine Zind- Himbrecht during 6 years he took over the estate in 1997, 3 years after, his estate was certified organic and fully biodynamic in 2002. ! In Cocumont the pallet of Terroir is incredible, a diversity that call for an eclecticism in the choice of grape varieties. With the South-West indigenous Malbec, Abouriou & Cabernet Franc he blends Bordeaux varietals, as well as Syrah, Rhône Valley’s favorite. In a region known for powerful and high alcohol wines, Elian chooses another path, finding balance, finesse and elegance through savant use of each grape’s particularity. Abouriou is indigenous to the South-West of France, very popular in the early 1900s for its resistance and precocity (“Aboriu” means early ripening in local dialect), it nearly disappeared and now represent only 700 acres in the Marmandais and in the coastal part of the Loire when it found a new Eldorado. In Elian’s quest of wild varieties suitable to the global warming Abouriou is ideal since it shows a great tolerance to heat and sun while preserving great balance with alcohol and physiological ripeness. SOIL TYPE Clay and gravel (Abouriou) & clay and limestone (Merlot). VARIETAL 90% Abouriou, 10% Merlot. Massal selection exclusively. CULTURE Organic treatment such as Trace element, essential oils as well as infusion of horsetail and nettle manure. Natural compost. Cover! crop between the row. Manual harvest. Organic & biodynamic certification. VINIFICATION The unstemmed harvest undergoes Semi-carbonic maceration and the vatting lasts 10 days. Ageing during 15 months in large old “foudres” and neutral barrels. Bottling mid-may 2020 after a light filtration. TASTING NOTES The carbonic maceration delivers a joyful and fruit forward version of the grape. Here the tannins are surprisingly soft and deliver delicious spicy notes. You will find aromas of blackcurrant nicely combined with menthol notes and a touch of vanilla. ! From the same Winery : “Le Vin est une fête” Côtes du Marmandais red 2018 ! ! A Thomas Meunier Selections! 101 Glosson Circle, Carrboro NC 27510 – www.authentiquevin.com !.