The vineyards of Ch. Milon lie on the gravely soils of Saint Christophe des Bardes slope. They consist entirely of Merlot about 30 years old. An approachable style that is great to enjoy on its own or with burgers and grilled meats.
The land where this vineyard is planted has been dedicated to grape growing for seven generations.The gravel soil is perfect for the production of the Merlot grape. The result is a great everyday wine full of flavor and concentration. It's a full-bodied wine with dark plum and black pepper flavors. It spends some time in French oak barriques and that creates smoothness and balance. Usually Right Bank Bordeaux is expensive. This wine is a great value—it's a valid alternative to more expensive wines from the same region. And while it's not as complex, it's a solid wine to be enjoyed with a variety of food, especially grilled meat.
The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine,...
Situated on the mid-Atlantic coast of France around the Gironde river, Bordeaux is home to some of the most legendary wines on earth. There are (for all intents and purposes) five grape varieties permitted under French wine law for red Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and, very infrequently, Petit Verdot and Malbec. For white Bordeaux, only three varieties are permitted:...
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