L'apex et les Epaules Ludovic Archer | Savoie

The Ludovic Archer wine estate's cuvée L'Apex et les Epaules is made from 50% Gamay and 50% Pinot Noir grapes. The apex is the bud that makes the vine a liana. Thanks to it, whatever happens, it stubbornly continues to grow and look upwards. This is a superb fruity wine, very crisp and absolutely delicious. The terroir is revealed with precision thanks to Ludovic's meticulous work, who puts his passion at the service of authenticity.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: Ludovic Archer is a winemaker we'll be hearing a lot about in the coming years, that's for sure. He has been working with organic methods from the outset, with no inputs and little or no sulfite added in the cellar. This cuvée, L'Apex et les Épaules, is a reflection of his work, which aims to deliver emotion in all its simplicity.

On the nose, the wine opens with pretty notes of red berries, blackcurrant and a touch of balsamic. After a good decanting, the nose reveals more floral touches such as violets and dried rose blossom.

The palate is very greedy from the start, the fruit exploding. Then more subtle notes appear. There are hints of peony and redcurrant jam. The freshness balances the flavors well, making the wine limpid and precise, sublime.