NAME ARVIGNY (Château d') pronounced: "d'Are V Knee" (2nd wine Ch. Beaumont)    PROPRIETOR S.C.E. Château Beaumont    APPELLATION Haut-Médoc, 2nd wine    COMMUNE Cussac-Médoc (entre Margaux et St-Julien)    VINEYARD From the 105 hectares of Ch. Beaumont. On the hillock of Cussac, with a topsoil of thick gravel and a subsoil of clayey limestone.  VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc      PRODUCTION 15,000 to 20,000 cases      VINIFICATION As with Ch. Beaumont, the wine is traditionally vinified 3-4 weeks in stainless steel and temperature controlled vats. Following the assemblage, the wine is aged 12-15 months prior to bottling.      STYLE A soft, supple, fruity and stylish Haut-Médoc wine and a perfect ambassador for its appellation. Very well made, with charm and sufficient structure to please all value conscious customers. Situated between the appellations of Margaux and Saint-Julien, Ch. d'Arvigny has caught the attention of many “connoisseurs”. Etienne Priou, previously at Ch La Dominique (GCC St Emilion) has directed Beaumont since the 1996 vintage. Perfect drinking after 2-3 years of bottle age.      MARKET NOTE As all red Bordeaux's, this wine can perfectly accompany any white meats (hams, chicken, turkey, veal ... ) or red meats (steaks, pheasant, duck, grouse, venison...) as well as fish in wine sauce. The older the wine, the more sophisticated the dish. A great classic with cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Cheddar ...). Equally delicious to accompany desserts such as red fruits or red fruit tarts and even chocolate desserts.