Ludovic Archer - IGP Vin des Allobroges - Minor Swing - Red - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 IGP Vin des Allobroges Minor Swing Red delivers a bold, original style that’s irresistibly moreish. Aromatically complex, it opens with notes of licorice, violet, wild herbs, and a touch of leather, followed by a generous burst of dark fruit—think blueberry and blackberry—wrapped in the subtlest hint of oak, barely perceptible. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and fleshy, with a deep, spicy core that speaks to the rustic charm of its unusual blend: Mondeuse, Persan, and the rare Douce Noire. A wine with real depth and character, built for the table—perfect alongside hearty dishes like beef bourguignon, game stew, or grilled steak. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Maceration of whole grapes for 10 days for 50% of the harvest. Aged in vats and oak barrels used for seven wines. Production of 2,400 bottles.


Certified organic wine.

Color:

Dark red with some purple highlights.

Nose:

Abundance of black fruits underscored by notes of fresh leather and licorice.

Palate:

Full-bodied and fleshy with abundant fruit, this wine has a luscious profile and delivers a deep, complex and delicately spiced juice.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef, stew, beef bourguignon.

Cellar aging:

Starting today and continuing until 2030.

This is the fresh new face of Savoie. Recently established on the slopes of Chignin, Ludovic Archer is reshaping the region’s reputation, with wines that are climbing straight to the top of the rankings—cited in the 2025 Guide Vert by La Revue du Vin de France, France’s leading wine publication. The critics agree: he’s the rising star of the Alpine vineyards, and discovering his work is a must.

A former engineer turned winemaker, he organically farms 2.5 hectares tucked against the Bauges Massif. Everything is done by hand—low yields, perfectly ripened grapes, whole-cluster maceration for the reds, gentle pressing for the whites, and no new oak aging. Every choice is made to craft wines with softness and integrity, allowing the fruit aromas and textures to shine through with honesty and finesse.