Born in Burgundy and now firmly anchored in the Calchaquí Valley, Thibaut Delmotte continues his work at Colomé while quietly building his own project in Payogasta. The north has a way of pulling people in. Some leave. Some plant vines.
Thibaut chose to plant.
His parcel sits high above the valley floor, where wind, sun, and poor soils demand precision. Instead of leaning into power, he leans into composition. Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre are fermented separately with native yeasts, then aged for roughly 12 months in seasoned French oak. The goal is not impact. It is harmony.
Grenache brings brightness and red fruit. Syrah grounds the wine with darker tones and a subtle savory edge. Mourvèdre tightens the frame with spice and structure. The oak stays in the background, supporting without imposing.
Despite the elevation, this wine does not shout. It moves. The tannins are fine-grained. The texture is polished without being soft. There is lift in the finish, a reminder that even at 8,500 feet, restraint can define the style.
This is the north interpreted through a French lens, but it belongs entirely to Argentina.
