This delightful wine features bright cherry fruit aromas that open up with more spice and earth nuance on the palate. The texture is fresh but not at all lacking in substance. The key for Lupatelli was careful sorting in the vineyard; once the fruit was in, the results were satisfying, save that quantity was about half a ‘normal’ harvest. The grapes come from 1.8 hectares of Les Porlottes, near the top of the slope, blended with 0.24 hectares split between the premier crus Les Baudes and Les Fuées. Well suited for early drinking or mid-term ageing.

he amount of tannins here is not so great, but the sleekness of the wine means you feel them quite directly. Some green pepper from stems alongside the red cherry fruit and dried citrus peel notes. Impressive length at the moderately dry finish. Drink or hold.

The fruit comes from a large block of Les Porlottes plus the two 1ers crus, Baudes and Fuées. A fine bright mid purple, noticeably reductive. Very intense red fruit, strict up the front. Strict and lively, all in pure fresh red fruit. Promising. All destemmed. Drink from 2026-2032.