Nicolas Millet Sancerre Rouge “Les Rimbardes”
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.
- Nicolas Millet Sancerre Rouge Les Rimbardes Rouge is produced from grapes grown in the Bué et Vinon village, on the Les Rimbardes vineyard, which is located in the Sancerre AOC. The plots are spread over the hillsides surrounding the village.
- It has an elevation of 270 meters. The soils are 100% argile kimeridgienne and the vineyard has a South exposure.
- The vine age is 60 years.
- Nicolas Millet practices organic/biodynamic farming.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Fertilized with dynamized composted manure, the vines are Guyot Poussard pruned and disbudded. The grapes go through spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. Vinification for part of the harvest. Aged 12 months in stainless vat and French oak barrels. Light filtration and gravity bottled.
Tasting Notes: Deep and black fruity bouquet of black cherries, sweet dark berries, a lovely touch of spice tones, raw cocoa, and dollop of fresh herbs. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and quite elegant in profile, with a fine core of fruit, excellent soil undertow, ripe, well measured tannins and a long, focused and tangy finish.
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.