Clos de l'Ours - Côtes de Provence Milia blanc 2021
89/100
RVF
“A fresh Mediterranean expression, the 2021 Milia Blanc (Rolle, Ugni, and Clairette) delights us with its spontaneity, floral notes, and a stony, salty finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2023) Lively, taut, and fresh, it offers aromas of white flowers, citrus, and acacia. Delicate yet full-bodied on the palate, it will enhance your raw fish dishes, such as a yuzu ceviche.
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Eye
Golden, pale with greenish-gold highlights
Nose
Citrus and floral notes; delicate, rich, and fruity
Palate
Fresh fruit, generous, full-bodied, subtle, with a long finish and a stony, salty aftertaste
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meat, raw fish, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The 13-hectare vineyard, certified organic since 2000, is situated on well-drained clay-limestone soil, surrounded by a ring of pine and oak trees. Its proximity to Cotignac gives this terroir a cooler climate with greater daily temperature variations than on the coast. Composed primarily of vines ranging from 40 to 70 years old—a rarity in this region largely dominated by rosé production—the vineyard features the classic grape varieties of Provence.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 89/100
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:
A fresh Mediterranean expression, the 2021 Milia Blanc (Rolle, Ugni, and Clairette) delights us with its spontaneity, floral notes, and a stony, salty finish.
About the estate:
Fabienne and Michel Brotons left their life in Marseille and invested all their savings to become winemakers at this charming estate in Cotignac, in the Haut-Var region. It was such an exciting venture that their children—who had originally planned to pursue careers in business—joined them in this adventure. Fabien now focuses on the vineyard and winemaking, while Émilie handles sales. Their arrival has been a boon to the Côtes de Provence, as the family is committed to expressing the authenticity of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle, Clairette, and Ugni, moving away from the modern winemaking trends that have shaped the region’s reputation. Their deep understanding of their vineyards—achieved in part through the transition to organic and then biodynamic farming—has led the Brotons to produce increasingly authentic wines that they will continue to refine in the years to come.
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