Nicolas Millet Sancerre “Les Grands Champs”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- These vineyards date back to the 1700s, Pierre Millet created the Domaine in the 1930’s. Nicolas Millet is the 9th generation winemaker on the property.
- Les Grands Champs Blanc is produced from grapes grown on the 2 hectare Les Grands Champs vineyard, in the in the village of Bué.
- The plot is densely planted to 7500 vines per hectare.
- Average elevation is roughy 280 meters.
- The soils are 100% limestone from Buzançais and the vineyard has a Southeast exposure.
- The vine age is 30 years.
- Nicolas Millet practices organic/biodynamic farming.
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Elaboration: Fertilized with composted manure, the vines are Guyot Poussard pruned and disbudded. The grapes slowly go through pneumatic press. No sulfur is added. It is aged on lees for 8-10 months in stainless steel vats. Light filtration and gravity bottled.
Tasting Notes: Evokes a lemon pastry, a little buttered. Full and generous mouth, with a very diffused acidity and a soft and delicate mouth.
PRESS
2022 – 90 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.