Ludovic Archer

Ludovic Archer, child of the 1983 vintage, has been at the helm of his eponymous estate since 2019, with 5 hectares of organic vineyards between Chignin and Arbin. But let's go back in time... Originally from the Ain region, Ludovic grew up close to the mountains and has been living in this Savoie valley since 2003. Ludovic initially trained as a mechanical engineer and worked in industry. But at the same time, the vineyards weren't that far away... and above all, he had a handful of good friends who were oenologists and winegrowers who “infected” him with a love of wine! The idea of starting his own business began to take hold, and so he embarked on a wonderful career change! After completing a BTS in viticulture and oenology in Beaune, and learning at Jean-François Quénard's organic estate in Chignin, Ludovic took the plunge. His first vintage was in 2019, immediately producing serious wines, (hence his cuvée Giant Steps!). He likes clean and complex wines that express themselves without embellishment. Bravo!