"The nose is expressive and exuberant, the fruit is frank and bright, with notes of resinous, violet and tar. The palate is melting and fleshy, fruity and very fresh. Pure indulgence". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2017)
Features
Estate
Vignoble du Loup Blanc
Cuvée
Méchant Loup
Vintage
2014
Designation
IGP Aude
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Tempranillo, Grenache
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic, biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
natural with no added yeast
Breeding
in wooden vats
Alcohol content
14 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
fruity
Mouth
suave and fruity with delicate tannins. Tension and purity
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with roast lamb and mushrooms...
Vignoble du Loup Blanc
IGP Aude
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2017 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
The nose is expressive and exuberant, the fruit is frank and bright, with notes of resinous, violet and tar. The palate is smooth and fleshy, fruity and very fresh. Pure indulgence.
About the domain :
This attractive estate comprises 18 hectares of vines divided into small parcels located in Bize, in the Minervois des Causses part of the foothills of the Montagne Noire, at the northeastern end of the appellation. This estate is making real progress. Vinification is moving towards gentler, less intensive extractions, so the wines are gaining in fruit precision and fresh balance. As a result, they are pleasant to drink, greedy and enjoyable, while retaining the estate's trademark tension and vitality. These Minervois wines are complemented by a range of particularly well-crafted igp wines from the Aude region, whose names are obviously linked to those of the estate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 domain :
Created in 2002 by four wine-loving partners from Saumur, Le Loup Blanc offers Minervois wines blended from Languedoc grape varieties. Work in the vineyard immediately focused on organic and biodynamic farming. The expression of each cuvée remains precise: here we find wines to drink on the fruit, but also fine cuvées for ageing. The property houses two comfortable, tastefully decorated gîtes.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ARNAUD B. Published on 01/04/2018
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