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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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