The Tertre Roteboeuf vineyard extends over 6 hectares in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, a few kilometres south-east of Saint-Émilion, close to Pavie, Troplong Mondot and Larcis Ducasse. The vines occupy an amphitheatre of slopes facing south/south-east, a rare configuration that enjoys optimal sunlight and natural drainage. The terroir rests on rich clays — up to four different types — over limestone bedrock, naturally cool soils that warm slowly in spring and delay ripening. This paradox between warm exposure and soil freshness constitutes the signature of the place. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are trained low on cordons (6,000 to 7,000 vines per hectare), creating a microclimate approximately 1°C warmer than neighbouring parcels.

François Mitjavile manages his vineyard following sustainable practices, with permanent grass cover and short pruning. A proponent of legendary late harvests, he seeks extreme ripeness in the grapes, sometimes bordering on raisining. In 2021, harvesting took place from 5 to 15 October, achieving optimal phenolic ripeness despite a challenging vintage. Manual harvest is followed by rigorous sorting. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats, without yeast addition or refrigeration, with extended maceration at elevated temperatures. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels. Ageing lasts 22 to 24 months in 100% new barrels (fine-grained Radoux blend), in a cellar kept deliberately warm (17-20°C) to promote early oak integration and controlled oxidation. No second wine: each vintage faithfully expresses the terroir and the year.