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Domaine Henri Milan - Papillon rosé 2014

Name: Domaine Henri Milan - Papillon Rosé 2014
Brand: Henri Milan Estate
Rating: 2.1 (8 reviews)

Vin de France|Rosé wine|Organic

2.1/5 (8 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

“The 2014 Papillon Rosé (sulfur-free) is a wine of rare intensity for its color. Notes of fresh figs and pepper, along with its slight tannic edge, make this an extraordinary rosé—truly original and delicious, far removed from any passing trend! ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2016 – RVF) Since no sulfur is added, this wine may appear cloudy, have sediment, or release gas during tasting.

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Estate

Domaine Henri Milan

Vintage

Papillon

Vintage

2014

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Provence

Grape Varieties

Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah

Regions

clay-limestone soils overlying blue marl subsoils

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Direct pressing of the three grape varieties. Vinification using native yeast, without the addition of SO2

Livestock Farming

in a concrete tank

Alcohol Content

12%

Organic

Yes

Nose

notes of figs and mild spices

Palate

Crisp with good acidity. Concentrated and fruity, with subtle animal and peppery notes.

Serve

at 8-10°C

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2018

Production

8,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

It can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or with a meal.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

The Henri Milan estate, well known in Parisian wine circles for a few “natural wines” (with no added sulfur), produces a much broader range of wines on its 15 hectares of vineyards right next to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Established since 1956 within the Les Baux-de-Provence appellation, the estate left the appellation in 2007 to pursue its own path in line with the philosophy of Henri, a man of conviction and an explorer of winemaking methods using as few inputs as possible. He also decided to label all his wines as “Vin de France” in order to maintain complete freedom in his choices. Since 2013, his daughter Emmanuelle has been gradually taking over the reins. Since then, the wines have been evolving toward greater precision—and we’re quite pleased with that.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2023 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 wine:

The 2014 Papillon Rosé (sulfite-free) is a wine of rare intensity for its color. Notes of fresh figs and pepper, along with its slight tannic edge, make it an extraordinary rosé—truly original and delicious, and far from any passing trend!

About the estate:

In the Galine neighborhood of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a small town in the Alpilles region that is highly sought after by an affluent clientele, the iconoclastic Henri Milan—supported by his son, Théo—remains true to the bold, unconventional wines he pioneered in the 1990s. Winemaking methods that deviate from conventional standards—carried out with minimal sulfur—highlight the lively, dancing fruit flavors derived primarily from limestone scree and blue marl. Produced through short maceration of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, Cinsault, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the reds are full of flavor, ranging from fruit-forward cuvées to the ambitious S&X, Eliott, and Le Clos. The identity of the whites—La Carrée (100% Roussanne) and Le Grand Blanc (Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Muscat Petit Grains)—is defined by a striking intensity of clean, distinct flavors.

Customer Rating

2.1/5

based on 8 reviews