A delicious 100% Merlot—but there’s more to it than that! A fresh nose with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and white pepper; on the palate, it’s round, full-bodied, and lively. The intensity envelops you with a refined, succulent texture and pure fruit. It finishes with a lovely mouthfeel and chalky tannins. A delightful wine at a reasonable price!
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Eye
Pretty garnet-colored 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 serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire farm their vineyards—located in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares), and Bordeaux—using biodynamic methods. The Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure, which complements the fruit—ripened to perfection—without sacrificing its refreshing finish. It offers good 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, which 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 ha 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’re necessarily better. The somewhat aggressive extraction methods of the early days (“it was the trend”) have been replaced by infusions.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 pushing the boundaries: primarily large oak vats, a few amphorae, and barrels to best suit 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 merit is evident in his Canon-Fronsac and Fronsac wines, which have earned him a place in this guide today.
Customer Rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. 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 and comment by Mr. MAXIME D. Posted on April 14, 2020
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