Nicolas Millet Sancerre “Le Vallon”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The vineyards date back to the 1700s, and Pierre Millet established the Domaine in the 1930s. Today, Nicolas Millet is the ninth-generation winemaker at this property.
- This Sancerre white wine is made from grapes grown in the Le Vallon (The Valley) plot, where the vines are, on average, 60 years old.
- The soils consist entirely of deep Kimmeridgian clay.
- The vines are situated at an altitude of 270 meters, with an east-southeast exposure.
- Nicolas Millet practices organic, biodynamic and regenerative agriculture.
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Elaboration: Guyot Poussard pruning. Fertilized with energized composted manure. Green harvest. Slow pressing with pneumatic press. No sulfur added. Aged on lees for 12 months, Aged in 100% Acacia demi-muids. Light filtration before bottling.
Tasting Notes:
PRESS
2022 – 92 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The vineyards of Nicolas Millet in the Sancerre Appellation of Loire have been providing outstanding grapes since the 1700s. The brothers Bernard and Pierre Millet acquired the land and began a family adventure in winemaking that has thrived and continues to the present day.
After studying wine in the legendary wine-producing region of Beaune, Nicolas Millet (son of François), took over the estate in 2010. Nicolas has continued the practice of respecting the traditions of wine-making while using innovative ideas. This includes organic, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture farming techniques. The estate received its organic qualification in 2021.