Antoine Luyt
Huasa de Pilen Alto País
Maule Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Nightcap of 180yr old Pais rootstock. Life could be worse.
Nightcap of 180yr old Pais rootstock. Life could be worse.
2 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt delivers a #pais wine from 100+ year-old vines from Cauquenes in the Maule Valley. Funky and reduced after uncorked, a much-needed aeration (in a water jug, mind you) brought to life a juicy, tense and extremely refreshing wine. The liquid was totally opaque, bringing a new meaning to the words "unfiltered & unfined". I remember a couple of years ago having a heated debate with another Frenchman who was making a documentary about Luyt who told me how wines like this battle against the homogenisation of flavours. Not for everyone. You can find it with Louis/Dressner if in the USA.
Controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt delivers a #pais wine from 100+ year-old vines from Cauquenes in the Maule Valley. Funky and reduced after uncorked, a much-needed aeration (in a water jug, mind you) brought to life a juicy, tense and extremely refreshing wine. The liquid was totally opaque, bringing a new meaning to the words "unfiltered & unfined". I remember a couple of years ago having a heated debate with another Frenchman who was making a documentary about Luyt who told me how wines like this battle against the homogenisation of flavours. Not for everyone. You can find it with Louis/Dressner if in the USA.
1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2015
Wow. 200+ year old Pais vines cultivated completely naturally is super impressive. Incredibly expressive and with layers opening up over time. Could drink this all day.
Wow. 200+ year old Pais vines cultivated completely naturally is super impressive. Incredibly expressive and with layers opening up over time. Could drink this all day.
Jun 25th, 20164th day open. Really bright acid, by fruit has gone very dark and savory. Tar, leather and cigar box.
4th day open. Really bright acid, by fruit has gone very dark and savory. Tar, leather and cigar box.
Dec 7th, 2014
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
The Luyt wines are cool and tasty but must be consumed immediately upon release or they turn into bacterial soup. This one wasn't there yet but on its way. Frizzante
The Luyt wines are cool and tasty but must be consumed immediately upon release or they turn into bacterial soup. This one wasn't there yet but on its way. Frizzante
Oct 29th, 2014Light bodied, smoky black cherry and damp earth. From 220 year-old Pais vines raised in tank.
Light bodied, smoky black cherry and damp earth. From 220 year-old Pais vines raised in tank.
Sep 29th, 2014
Sour cherries, candied strawberries, dirt, and smoke. Quite tart on the palate. Best served chilled and with food (grilled meats, pulled pork).
Sour cherries, candied strawberries, dirt, and smoke. Quite tart on the palate. Best served chilled and with food (grilled meats, pulled pork).
Feb 1st, 2021
Woof !!! first glass was killer intense perfume, fleeting dried stone fruits, wild ride but let it go a few days in bottle and turned bizarre cleaning product absence of joy
Woof !!! first glass was killer intense perfume, fleeting dried stone fruits, wild ride but let it go a few days in bottle and turned bizarre cleaning product absence of joy
Aug 14th, 2020