Nicolas Millet-Sancerre Rosé “Les Rimbardes”

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.
• “Les Rimbardes” Rosé is crafted from grapes nurtured in the village of Bué et Vinon, nestled within the prestigious Sancerre AOC.
• Set on the picturesque hillsides at an elevation of 270 meters, the vineyard’s Kimmeridgian clay soil and southern exposure contribute to its unique character.
• The vines are 60 years old.
• Nicolas Millet embraces organic and biodynamic farming, honoring both tradition and nature’s bounty.

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Elaboration: Guyot Training Method. Nicholas Millet utilizes regenerative agriculture practices. No herbicides are used. Fertilization is carried out organically with compost. Grapes are mechanically harvested and destemmed. The grapes undergo direct pressing, followed by cold settling. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 15 days without malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks, where it remains on the lees with regular stirring. Finally, the wine is fined and filtered before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Pale salmon in the glass, with lifted notes of wild strawberry, blood orange, and a hint of white florals. The palate is dry and vibrant, offering juicy red berries, subtle citrus, and a deeper, chalky minerality. The Terres Blanches terroir lend a rounder texture and a lingering, saline finish. Elegant and expressive.

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