WINES FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES TRAINING
1. PRESENTATION Pablo Richardi Head of Winemaker & General Manager Flechas de los Andes
1. PRESENTATION Florent Mougin Asia Pacific Export Manager Asia office Chief Representative
THE ROTHSCHILD FAMILY • • • • • • •
History goes back to the 16th century Really started in Germany middle of 18th Five sons become partners in family business Set up branches in five european cities Rothschild bank establishment became a legend Finance, philanthropy, wine making, science, fine arts, sailing… The 5 arrows symbolise the 5 brothers at the origin of this entrepreunarial dynasty
T H E C O M P A G N I E V I N I C O L E
THE VISION OF AN ENTREPRENEUR The passion for wine that runs in the French branch of the Rothschild family was born in 1868 when James de Rothschild purchased Château Lafite. His great-grandson, Edmond de Rothschild, began a new chapter in the family adventure in 1973 by acquiring two crus bourgeois in Listrac and Moulis-en-Médoc appellations of Bordeaux: Château Clarke and Château Malmaison. The Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild was born.
Today, the vineyard covers 150 hectares and represents one of the largest property in the Médoc.
A NEW IMPETUS In 1997, Benjamin & Ariane de Rothschild gave a dramatic boost to the Compagnie Vinicole by exploring new terroirs around the globe. Determined to apply traditional French expertise while maintaining local winegrowing practices, they created joint-ventures with families that possessed the same entrepreneurial spirit and love of wine. South Africa, then Argentina and finally New-Zealand. Vines planted around the world in virgin lands are now the source of internationally famous wines.
OT H E R PA RT N E R S H I P S O F T H E FA M I LY
CHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD
• The 3 branches of the Rothschild family came together to create the Champagne Barons de Rothschild. • These cuvees of excellence are ageing during at least 4 years and they are made with the finest Chardonnay de Champagne.
BLANC DE BLANCS
MACÁN, ESPAGNE (Rioja) • The Bodega BRVS (Macán) stems from the vision of two famous names in the wine sector : Rothschild and Vega Sicilia. • The vines cultivated extend over 92 hectares in the region Rioja Alta in Spain. • The only grape variety that is cultivated is the tempranillo, in a 40-year-old vineyard.
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EXTRA BRUT
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VINTAGE 2006
WINEMAKERS AND MUCH MORE ...
Inspired by their passion and desire to ensure that precious know-how is passed on to future generations, Baron Edmond de Rothschild and Baron Benjamin de Rothschid turned to investing in various activities that became a unique Art of living brand.
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HOSPITALIT Y •
MEGEVE LUXURY SKI RESORT •
High-end hotels and fine dining restaurants (2- star chef Julien Gatillon)
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A beautiful Spa
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The highest golf course in front of the Alps
• New 5-Star FOUR SEASONS hotel opening in december 2017
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NATURE Since 1990 a traditional cheese farm produces a unique farmstead Brie de Meaux AOP
Lovely tended gardens in each property, creative nurseries specialized in rare and usual plants and several local honey production
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD HERITAGE
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500
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1 600
hectares of vines
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on 6 properties, 4 of them jointventures abroad
in the Megève uplands
Of farmland and forest at Favières-enBrie
3,5
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million bottles of wine produced a year
90% of wine operations are for export (to 80 countries)
hotels the 5-star Chalet and the 3-star Ferme du Golf
5 restaurants The 2-star Le 1920, La Taverne, L’Idéal 1850, Le Club de l’Auberge de la Cote 2000
1,6 million litres Of milk a year, making 160 tonnes of cheese (9 varieties)
300 varieties Of rare and unusual plants
2. FOCUS ON THE WINE PROPERTIES
FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES
FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES, ARGENTINA (Vista Flores) HISTORY • Mid 90’s, two families wanted to create a great wine in Argentina : Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, owner of Château Dassault, GCC Saint-Emilion • Strong experience in wine making and same vision of excellence and passion. • Vineyard introduced by Michel Rolland. MALBEC IN ARGENTINA • Introduced by French wine expert in 1868
GOOD TO KNOW
• High altitude, dry, hot : no frost and coulure with enhanced aromatic profile, soft tannins and higher acidity. • Mendoza (semi desertic) produces 80% Malbec planted in Argentina • Malbec finds its best expression in Mendoza, more than
anywhere else around the world.
FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES, ARGENTINA (Vista Flores) VINEYARDS AND VARIETALS • Location : Vista Flores, Uco Valley – Argentina (120 km south of Mendoza) • Varietals planted (110 ha) : mainly Malbec (Cabernet Franc and Syrah). • Soil : loam (alluvial), sand and granite stone • Dry climate and high altitude (1100 m)
• Very little desease/use chemical • 5800 plants/ha • Vineyard age : 16 years • Planted in 1999
RANGE – Flechas de los Andes
GRAN CORTE Icon wine
GRAN MALBEC Flagship wine
AGUARIBAY PUNTA DE FLECHAS Popular range
GRAN CORTE
GRAN MALBEC
AGUARIBAY, PUNTA
APPELLATION : Vista Flores
APPELLATION : Vista Flores
APPELLATION : Vista Flores
VINEYARD AREA : 110 ha
VINEYARD AREA : 110 ha
VINEYARD AREA : 110 ha
SOIL TYPE : Rocks, granite pebbles, sand and Andean gravel GRAPE VARIETIES : 100% Malbec VINEYARD AGE : 17 years
SOIL TYPE : Rocks, granite pebbles, sand and Andean gravel GRAPE VARIETIES : 100% Malbec VINEYARD AGE : 17 years
SOIL TYPE : Rocks, granite pebbles, sand and Andean gravel GRAPE VARIETIES : 60% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 20% Cab. Franc VINEYARD AGE : 17 years AGEING: 24 months
AGEING : 18 months
AGEING : 12 months
A G U A R I B AY • Looking for fresh expression of Malbec • Named after a local tree (on the label)
TECHNICAL INFO • 100% Malbec • Handpicking during March then, in the cellar we select the best berries before and after destemming • Filling of the grapes into tanks by gravity • Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks. Cold maceration before fermentation • Ageing : 70% stainless steel, 30% second fill french oak barrel for 12 months Pablo Richardi Head Winemaker of Flechas de Los Andes
Aromas :
A G U A R I B AY
crushed blackberry, fig, menthol, tobacco leaf and nutty, chocolatey oak
TASTING PROFILE & RATINGS • Medium body, soft, fresh, ripe berries • To be consumed within 3-5 years
• 2014 : SELECTION MONDIALE DES VINS DU CANADA – GOLD DECANTER – COMMENDED
• 2015 : JAMES SUCKLING – 91 pts « A very pretty and balanced red showing berry, chocolate and walnut character. Medium-bodied with a very clean and fresh finish.” TIM ATKIN – 90 pts
A G U A R I B AY G r a n R e s e r v a • Looking for fresh expression of Malbec • Named after a local tree (on the label)
TECHNICAL INFO • 100% Malbec • Handpicking during March then, in the cellar we select the best berries before and after destemming • Filling of the grapes into tanks by gravity • Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks. Spontaneous Malo-lactic fermentation into new French oak barrels and tanks.
• Ageing : 70% stainless steel, 30% second fill french oak barrel for 12 months
Pablo Richardi Head Winemaker of Flechas de Los Andes
Aromas :
A G U A R I B AY
crushed blackberry, fig, menthol, tobacco leaf and nutty, chocolatey oak
TASTING PROFILE & RATINGS • Medium body, soft, fresh, ripe berries • To be consumed within 3-5 years
• 2014 : INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE – SILVER Tim ATKIN – 91 James SUCKLING - 92
P U N TA D E F L E C H A S • Looking for fresh expression of Malbec • Name reffers to our logo
TECHNICAL INFO • 100% Malbec • Cold maceration before fermentation. Filling of the grapes into tanks by gravity
• Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks • Spontaneous malo-lactic fermentation into new French oak barrels and tanks • Ageing : 60% stainless steel, 20% new French oak barrel and 20% in second year barrel for 12 months
P U N TA D E F L E C H A S
TASTING PROFILE & RATINGS • Medium body, soft, fresh, ripe berries ans spices • To be drunk young
• 2014 : INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE – SILVER JAMES SUCKLING – 91 “A soft and silky red with dark berry and raw meat character. Full and silky textured. Fresh aftertaste.” • 2015 : JAMES SUCKLING – 91 « Polished and very fine with berry and cherry character. Hints of flowers. Medium body, firm tannins and a citrus undertone. Shows finesse and beauty for the vintage. ”
Aromas : dominated by fresh fruits with touches of morello cherry, plum, cassis, prune and redcurrant
GRAN MALBEC – Flagship Wine
TECHNICAL INFO • 100% Malbec hanpicked in April • Vines are managed in Guyot with drip irrigation • Selection best berries before and after destemming • Filling of the grapes into tanks by gravity • Micro-oxygenation during maceration • Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks • Spontaneous malo-lactic fermentation into new French oak barrels and tanks • Ageing : 33% in new French oak barrel, 33% in second fill French oak and 33% in stainless steel for 18 months
GRAN MALBEC – Flagship Wine TASTING PROFILE & RATINGS A pure, reputed Argentine Malbec, Gran Malbec : dense and silky tannic structure, roundness. This wine offers a beautiful expression of the fruit. Best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years. • 2009 : DECANTER – ★★★★★ • 2010 : DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS – GOLD JAMES SUCKLING: 91 • 2011 : ROBERT PARKER – 90 DECANTER MAGAZINE – 90 • 2012 : INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE – SILVER ANDREAS LARSSON - 92 STEPHEN TANZER - 91+ Tim ATKIN - 91 JAMES SUCKLING - 90 SAKURA JAPAN AWARDS - GOLD
Aromas : black cherry, blackberry, cassis, menthol, violet
GRAN CORTE – Icon Wine
TECHNICAL INFO • 60% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Franc • Vines are managed in Guyot with drip irrigation • Selection best berries before and after destemming
• Filling of the grapes into tanks by gravity • Micro-oxygenation during maceration • Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks • Malo-lactic fermentation into new French oak barrels • Ageing : 100% in new French oak barrels for 24 months
GRAN CORTE - Icon Wine
TASTING PROFILE & RATINGS Aromatic, muscular, fresher fruit profile. This is a thick, dense and deep wine. It has a beautiful tannic structure and conserved a great deal of freshness. • 2010 : ROBERT PARKER – 92 • 2010 : SAKURA JAPAN AWARDS – DOUBLE GOLD JAMES SUCKLING – 91 • 2011 : WINE ENTHUSIAST – 92 JAMES SUCKLING – 93 WINE ADVOCATE – 91 ANDREAS LARSSON – 92 DECANTER – 90 INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE - SILVER
Aromas : blackberry, bitter chocolate and licorice with notes of fig
CONTACTS
Florent MOUGIN Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Compagnie Vinicole CVBER Asia Pacific Export Manager/Asia Chief Representative: f.mougin@edr-heritage.com - T +852 2840 0143
Pablo RICHARDI Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Flechas de los Andes Head of winemaker : prichardi@fdla.com.ar