A delicious 100% Merlot—but there’s more to it than that! The nose is fresh, with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and white pepper, while the palate is round, full-bodied, and lively. The intensity envelops the senses with a refined, succulent texture and pure fruit. It finishes with a lovely chewiness and chalky tannins. A delightful wine at an affordable price!
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Eye
Pretty maroon dress
Nose
Intense red berries
Palate
Fruity, crisp, and juicy
Serve
At 13-15°C
Drink before
2025
Production
12,000 bottles per year
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with all your daily meals, including cold cuts, grilled meats, and cheeses
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire cultivate their vineyards using biodynamic methods in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares), and Bordeaux. The Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure, which complements the fruit—ripe to perfection—without sacrificing its refreshing finish. It offers excellent value for the price.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A vineyard known for its consistent quality, established in the 1950s by Jean Garnier, it was leased out between 1979 and 1998 until the arrival of his grandson, Jean-Yves Millaire, who took over its direct management. The vineyard (30 hectares today) is cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods (certified in 2009 and 2012, respectively).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
With nearly 50 hectares of vineyards now cultivated using biodynamic methods, Jean-Yves Millaire proves wrong those who still believe that just because a producer is small, they are necessarily better. The somewhat aggressive extractions of the early days (“it was the trend”) have been replaced by infusions. Millaire even manages to release a Beaujolais-style “primeur” in December: the pure Loupiot fruit juice, a sulfur-free blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, perfect for sipping... His aging methods are also breaking new ground: primarily large casks, a few amphorae, and barrels to best match the different soil profiles, which are capable of supporting old, forgotten grape varieties: the winemaker is developing massale planting projects to create new flavors. In the meantime, his worth is judged by his Canon-Fronzac and Fronsac wines, which have earned him a place in this guide today.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by YANN L. Published on July 17, 2023
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on January 5, 2022
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Review by Mr. MAXIME D. Posted on April 14, 2020
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