A 100% Merlot that is delicious, but not only that! A fresh nose with hints of blackberry, raspberry, and white pepper, and a round, full-bodied, and lively palate. The intensity overwhelms us with a fine, sappy texture and pure fruit. A beautiful chewiness to finish and chalky tannins. A pleasurable wine at a reasonable price!
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Eye
Pretty garnet dress
Nose
Intense red fruits
Mouth
Fruity, crisp, and fleshy
Serve
At 13-15°C
Drink before
2025
Production
12,000 bottles per year
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with all your daily meals, cold cuts, grilled meats, and cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire use biodynamic methods to cultivate their vineyards in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares), and Bordeaux. The Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure that enhances the fruit, which is harvested at just the right moment of ripeness without losing its freshness. It offers good value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A consistently high-quality vintage, established in the 1950s by Jean Garnier, leased between 1979 and 1998 until the arrival of his grandson Jean-Yves Millaire, who took over direct management. The vineyard (now covering 30 hectares) is farmed organically and biodynamically (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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
With nearly 50 hectares of biodynamically cultivated vines today, Jean-Yves Millaire proves wrong those who still believe that small is necessarily better. The somewhat forced extractions of the early days ("it was the fashion") have been replaced by infusions. Millaire even manages to release a Beaujolais-style "primeur" in December: Loupiot, a pure fruit juice blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot without sulfur, perfect for the tréso... His aging methods are also breaking new ground: mainly large oak casks, a few amphorae and barrels to best suit the different soil profiles, which are capable of accommodating old, forgotten grape varieties: the winemaker is cultivating massal planting projects for new flavors. In the meantime, his value can be judged by his Canon-Fronsac and Fronsac wines, which have earned him a place in this guide.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. YANN L. Published on 07/17/2023
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