
Château Milon
Château Milon
Region
AOP Saint-Émillon Grand Cru
Viticultural Notes
Vineyard parcels are situated on the Saint Christophe des Bardes slope and the gravel soils of Saint Sulpice. The vineyard is 8.5 hectares. Vines are planted at 6600-9000 vines per hectare and are simple guyot pruned.
Vintage Notes
2014 Vintage: The growing season experienced cool, wet conditions in July and August, followed by warm, dry conditions through September and October. Cabernet Franc, in particular, benefited from these fall conditions creating wines with fine, supple tannins and great phenolic ripeness. The limestone subsoil in the vineyards regulated moisture levels allowing the merlot to achieve optimum ripeness before an earlier than normal harvest. The sand and sandstone topsoils in the vineyards help both varieties achieve greater finesse than on heavier clay. The wines exhibit purity, freshness, with added structure from the Cabernet Franc.
Wine | Château Milon |
Estate | Domaine Bouyer |
Vintage | 2014 |
Varietal | 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc |
Region | AOP Saint-Émillon Grand Cru |
Vine Age | 25-30 years |
Soil | One parcel has old sandy soil, sandstone and iron dross scoria. The other parcel has gravel soils. |
Farming | Sustainable/traditional |
Fermentation | Pre-fermentation cold soaking. Vinification in tank with punching down and 3-4 weeks post-fermentation maceration in temperature controlled tanks. |
Aging | Aging in barrel (30% new) for 12 to 15 months |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Other wines by this producer

Château Milon
Grapes: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc
Vine age: 25-30 years
Soil: One parcel has old sandy soil, sandstone and iron dross scoria. The other parcel has gravel soils.
Farming: Sustainable/traditional
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Clos de la Cure
Grapes: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc
Vine age: 25-30 years
Soil: Clay topsoil over limestone subsoil
Farming: Traditional Viticulture
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