Made from 40-year-old vines planted on a sandy-clay terroir and aged in foudres, barrels and amphorae, this Fronsac works wonders. The nose exhales smoky, spicy and stewed fruit notes in a tender, mineral profile. On the palate, the strawberry and raspberry aromas are delicious. Intense fruitiness then reveals a wine with just the right balance, fresh, precise and elegant. Try it with a roast. We love it!
Features
Estate
Vignoble Millaire
Cuvée
Château La Rose Garnier
Vintage
2020
Designation
Fronsac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
Sandy-clay, 2ha, 40-year-old vines
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Concrete and wooden vats
Breeding
12 months 35% barrels, 35% foudres, 30% amphorae
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour, bright and lively
Nose
Smoky, spicy, stewed fruit, tender and mineral
Mouth
Fruity, strawberry, raspberry. Delicious, fresh, balanced, precise, elegant.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Guard
8-10 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, roasts and cheeses.
Millaire vineyard
Fronsac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Christine and Jean-Yves Millaire run biodynamic vineyards in Canon-Fronsac (7 hectares), Fronsac (2.5 hectares) and Bordeaux. Canon-Fronsac stands out for its tannic structure in the service of the fruit, which is rightly pushed to maturity, without losing its final freshness. Good value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A cru of consistent quality, created in the 1950s by Jean Garnier, it was farmed out between 1979 and 1998 until the arrival of grandson Jean-Yves Millaire, who took over direct management. The vineyard (30 ha today) is managed organically and biodynamically (certified in 2009 and 2012 respectively).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2023) 92/100 (Vintage 2019)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Today, with almost 50 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines, Jean-Yves Millaire proves wrong those who still believe that, because you're small, you're necessarily better. The rather forced extractions of the early days ("that was the fashion") have been replaced by infusions. Millaire even managed to release a Beaujolais-style "primeur" in December: Loupiot pure fruit juice, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot without sulfur, perfect for treasuring... His ageing methods are also moving the lines: mostly foudres, a few amphorae and barrels to best suit the different soil profiles, which are capable of accommodating old, forgotten grape varieties: the winemaker is cultivating massal planting projects for new tastes. In the meantime, his value is judged by his canon-fronsac and fronsac wines, and has earned him a place in this guide.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 13/08/2023
Favorite Prix-Plaisir for this racy 100% Merlot, beautifully built around fresh, crisp red berries (strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry). Finely structured, the slender, juicy mouthfeel gradually gives way to vibrant, delicate tannins that serve up an unctuous feel around a dapper fruitiness, finishing at length with the return of aromatic intensity and radiant vivacity, bringing freshness and dynamism. Natural vinification and sophisticated ageing mean that this wine can be kept for at least seven years. Great allure and very affordable price. Score of 4.2. In the meantime, its supple, gourmet structure makes it the perfect companion for a parmentier of confit duck from the Landes region, with Port sauce.
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Note and review by M. GILBERT R. Published on 28/03/2023
An exceptional wine!
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Note and review by M. JEROME T. Published on 06/10/2023
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Note and review by M. BERTRAND B. Published on 28/02/2023
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Note and review by Mme ELISE B. Published on 24/02/2023
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Note and review by Mme YVONNE S. Published on 13/09/2022
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