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Loupiac

Bordeaux

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Right-bank sweet-wine appellation opposite Sauternes. Botrytised Sémillon-led blends, lighter and more aromatic than Sauternes, drunk young.

The wines of Loupiac are made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties.

Vineyard Map

Terroir

ClayLimestone

This combination of soils contributes to the distinctive character and complexity of Loupiac wines.

Grapes of Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon

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blackcurrantgreen bell peppermintcedar

The Left Bank's home grape, on deep gravel beds. Cassis, cedar, graphite, and tobacco, framed by firm tannin built for decades of cellaring.

Merlot

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plumblackberrystrawberrybay leaf

Bordeaux's Right Bank lives on Merlot. Pomerol's iron-rich clay yields plush plum, black cherry, and truffle; Saint-Émilion's limestone adds elegance, cigar box, and length.

Cabernet Franc

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strawberryraspberrybell pepperviolet

Riper, plummier, more structured. Key blending partner in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.

Sauvignon Blanc

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Acidity
grassasparaguspassion fruitgrapefruit

Bordeaux's dry whites blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon on Pessac-Léognan gravel. Lemon, peach, and white flowers; barrel age brings cream and honey over a decade.

Sémillon

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green applelemongrasshoney

Blended with Sauvignon Blanc

Bordeaux Red Blend

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blackcurrantplumcedartobacco

Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant on the Left Bank, Merlot-dominant on the Right Bank

Bordeaux White Blend

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citrusgrapefruitwhite peachgooseberry

Dry whites from Pessac-Léognan are the finest, combining Sauvignon Blanc freshness with Sémillon richness

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes grow in Loupiac?▼
The main grapes in Loupiac (Bordeaux) include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc.
What soils are found in Loupiac?▼
Loupiac sits on clay, limestone soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.

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