Presentation
Enticement. As Laurent Delaunay says, "the first time I fell in love with this climat that brings together freshness, elegance and depth dates back to the mid 1980s when I was learning about viticulture and vinification at the estate of a first-rate winegrower in Morey. This wine’s heady scents of violet and blue fruit, which evoke memories of my childhood, have always exercised their power of seduction over me".
Terroir
Located in the middle of the village, just below “Clos de la Roche”, on gentle red-earth slopes strewn with stones, the “Les Millandes” Premier Cru is always a marvel of balance. Like its upslope neighbour, it yields fresh, elegant wines that are counterbalanced by their maturity, power and depth, due to deep soil similar to that found in neighbouring Gevrey.
Winemaking
Harvesting was carried out by hand and the grapes were carefully sorted before being fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in the traditional way, punctuated by regular pump-overs and a few gentle punch-downs toward the end of vatting. Ageing began in a single new French oak barrel with fine grain, ensuring a gentle and gradual evolution of the wine, before continuing in a three-year-old barrel. It is currently still in progress.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : 294 BOTTLES
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Tasting
Bright vermilion red colour. The nose is deep and spicy, distinguished by its elegance and remarkable complexity, combining notes of pepper and paprika with floral nuances of honeysuckle and rose, complemented by woody touches (waxed wood, cedar) along with hints of tobacco and beechwood smoke. The palate opens with a smooth and fresh attack, showing outstanding balance, with both roundness and breadth, extending into impressive length. The tannins are beautifully integrated, supporting a persistent structure lifted by great freshness. Subtle notes of black cherry and peppermint enhance the finish. A wine of great energy, particularly successful in this vintage.
Food pairings
Ideal with duck breast, roasted veal or lightly spiced dishes, highlighting its balance, freshness and delicate spicy notes.
Reviews
Decanter
Jancis Robinson
Jasper Morris