Domaine Michel Redde & Fils - Cuvée Majorum 2012
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
RVF (G&M)
92/100
Gilbert & Gaillard
“With its flavors of exotic fruits and yellow peach, Majorum is by no means lacking in freshness.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF). Produced only in exceptional vintages, this is a complex, refined, and mineral-driven white wine, punctuated by spicy notes and featuring a delightful hint of “flint.” A beautifully balanced wine, endowed with great richness... Shipped in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine
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Eye
golden dress
Nose
spicy and woody notes against a mineral backdrop of flint
Palate
Round, smooth, and harmonious. A lingering finish
Serve
decant at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with pan-seared foie gras, grilled lobster, or fish cooked in butter or served with a delicate sauce
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A concentrated, intense blend of spicy notes, with a touch of exoticism.
About the estate:
Sébastien and Romain Redde continue to build on the success of this iconic Pouilly estate, founded in the 1950s by their grandfather Michel. Actively developed by their father, Thierry, the lineup covers the appellation’s five terroirs. They have since carefully structured it into single-vineyard cuvées, spread across 40 hectares of vineyards (including 1.5 hectares of Chasselas). In 2016, the “Barre-à-Mine” cuvée was introduced, sourced from a former flint quarry planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare and restored after a long, titanic effort. The “Majorum” cuvée is the flagship of the range, produced from the oldest vines and released only in exceptional vintages. The well-sized winemaking facility, meticulous aging practices, and the two brothers’ commitment to continuous improvement solidify this estate’s place among the region’s greatest successes.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The estate was founded in the 17th century by a man named François Redde, a winemaker in Pouilly-sur-Loire. His distant descendant, Michel Redde, revived the winery in the 1950s. Thierry, his son, and his grandsons Sébastien and Romain now run the 40-hectare estate, which is in the process of converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This historic estate—one of the few to grow Chasselas grapes—is now run by Thierry Redde’s two sons, Sébastien and Romain. Alongside fairly classic wines that are never treated with enzymes or yeast (such as La Moynerie or the very ripe Majorum), the lineup—at the initiative of the new generation—is organized by terroir: Les Bois de Saint-Andelain (red flint-rich clay), Les Cornets (Kimmeridgian marl), Champs des Billons (Portlandian limestone), Barre à Mine (high-density vines planted with a pickaxe in a former flint quarry), and, most recently, Les Toupées (Oxfordian limestone). The most recent vintages are crafted with meticulous care and undeniable integrity.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
With its notes of exotic fruits and yellow peach, Majorum is by no means lacking in freshness.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated (2016 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A crystal-clear pale yellow color. A delicate nose with mineral notes, dried fruit, a hint of bread crust, and great complexity. On the palate, it offers beautiful fullness, precise and intense aromas, and, above all, great length. A wine perfect for fine dining.
Vinous
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
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