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Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire - Loupiot 2021

Bordeaux

Red

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RVF

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juicy
barbecue
no added sulfur
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"A real treat

"Loupiot, the sulfur-free red Bordeaux, to be enjoyed without any hang-ups, presides over the list of new wines that will make the heralds of Bordeaux-bashing lie." (Le Guide RVF 2023) Juicy! The purity of Cabernet and Merlot with no added sulfur. Crisp on the palate, with notes of wild berries, a real treat to share with a spring aperitif or a summer meal.

Features

Estate

Vignoble Millaire

Cuvée

Loupiot

Vintage

2021

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

80 % Merlot et 20% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, vines with an average age of 20 years

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Maceration for 2 to 3 days, then run-off and pressing at mid-fermentation, end of fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Bottled very quickly, in November, to conserve carbon dioxide and preserve as much fruit as possible. No added sulfur

Breeding

In tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark purple, barely translucent

Nose

Expressive, very "black fruit yogurt", with a hint of spice.

Mouth

Round, fresh and fruity, with a pulpy texture and a fine canaille grip. The finish has a greedy chewiness, with a return to yoghurt and fruit, but also to the canaille hook that amplifies, drawing a grimace of pleasure from you. the whole ends on chalky/spicy notes.

Serve

AT 13-15°C

Open

1 h in advance, as this is a live wine with no added sulphur that needs to be aerated before tasting, or even lightly shaken if necessary.

Drink before

2024-2025

Guard

Up to 2 years

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy it whenever you feel the need, on its own or with easy everyday dishes.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the domain :

Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire operate biodynamic vineyards in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares) and Bordeaux. Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure in the service of the fruit, which is rightly pushed to maturity, without losing its final freshness. Good value for money.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

A cru of consistent quality, created in the 1950s by Jean Garnier, it was farmed out between 1979 and 1998 until the arrival of grandson Jean-Yves Millaire, who took over its direct management. The vineyard (30 ha today) is managed organically and biodynamically (certified in 2009 and 2012 respectively).

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (guide 2023) 88/100

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

About the wine:

Loupiot, the sulphur-free red Bordeaux to be enjoyed without any hang-ups, heads the list of new wines that will prove the heralds of Bordeaux-bashing wrong.

About the domain :

Today, with almost 50 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines, Jean-Yves Millaire proves wrong those who still believe that, because you're small, you're necessarily better. The somewhat forced extractions of the early days ("that was the fashion") have been replaced by infusions. Millaire even managed to release a Beaujolais-style "primeur" in December: Loupiot pure fruit juice, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot without sulfur, perfect for treasuring... His ageing methods are also moving the lines: mostly foudres, a few amphoras and barrels to best suit the different soil profiles, which are capable of accommodating old, forgotten grape varieties: the winemaker is cultivating massal planting projects for new tastes. In the meantime, his value is judged by his canon-fronsac and fronsac wines, and has earned him a place in this guide.

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