Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire - Loupiot 2021
88/100
RVF
"A real treat"
"Loupiot, the sulfur-free red Bordeaux, to be enjoyed without hesitation, tops the list of new wines that will prove the Bordeaux-bashers wrong." (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 as a spring aperitif or with a summer meal.
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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 subtle hint of mischief. The finish is deliciously chewy, with a return of the fruit yogurt flavor, but also an amplified hint of mischief that will make you grin with pleasure. It all ends with chalky/spicy notes.
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
1 hour in advance, as this is a natural wine with no added sulfur that needs to be aerated before tasting, or even gently shaken if necessary.
Drink before
2024-2025
Guard
Up to 2 years
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy whenever you feel like it, on its own or with simple everyday dishes.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire use biodynamic methods to cultivate their vineyards in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares), and Bordeaux. The Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure that enhances the fruit, which is harvested at just the right moment of ripeness without losing its freshness. It offers good value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A consistently high-quality vintage, established in the 1950s by Jean Garnier, leased between 1979 and 1998 until the arrival of his grandson Jean-Yves Millaire, who took over direct management. The vineyard (now covering 30 hectares) is farmed organically and biodynamically (certified in 2009 and 2012 respectively).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 88/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Loupiot, the sulfur-free red Bordeaux, to be enjoyed without hesitation, tops the list of these new wines that will prove the Bordeaux-bashers wrong.
About the estate:
With nearly 50 hectares of biodynamically cultivated vines today, Jean-Yves Millaire proves wrong those who still believe that small is necessarily better. The somewhat forced extractions of the early days ("it was the fashion") have been replaced by infusions. Millaire even manages to release a Beaujolais-style "primeur" in December: Loupiot, a pure fruit juice blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot without sulfur, perfect for the tréso... His aging methods are also breaking new ground: mainly large oak casks, a few amphorae 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 flavors. In the meantime, his value can be judged by his Canon-Fronsac and Fronsac wines, which have earned him a place in this guide.
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 4 reviews
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