| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Winery: | Philippe Milan et Fils |
| Grape Type: | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
Philippe Milan Bourgogne Rouge Cote Chalonnaise is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir.
Light color - translucent - but loads of flavors. Long finish, quite exceptionnal for a Bourgogne Rouge. Very aromatic, with perfume aromas and cherry flavors.
Philippe Milan Bourgogne Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay
The wine is produced from vines planted in the commune of Chassey le Camp at high elevation, which brings freshness to this Chardonnay. Ripe fruit is nicely balanced with delicate notes of oak and a hint of citrus on the finish. Full flavored and complex.
Philippe Milan Bourgogne Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay
The wine is produced from vines planted in the commune of Chassey le Camp at high elevation, which brings freshness to this Chardonnay. Ripe fruit is nicely balanced with delicate notes of oak and a hint of citrus on the finish. Full flavored and complex.
The Mercurey "Les Vaux" from Domaine Philippe Milan is a red wine from the renowned Côte Chalonnaise appellation in Burgundy.
The Côte Chalonnaise, located between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, benefits from a continental climate punctuated by significant temperature variations, ideal for the ripening of Pinot Noir. The clay-limestone soils characteristic of this region impart structure, minerality, and elegance to the wine. Mercurey is one of the most renowned appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise, boasting a long winemaking history that has contributed to the fame of elegant Burgundy red wines.
The vintage is balanced and marked by a lovely freshness thanks to relatively mild weather, resulting in supple tannins and vibrant fruit.
Philippe Milan Pommard AOC is 100% Pinot Noir
This wine has been aged in Oak (25% new Oak)
This is a little more structured and the style goes more toward the
"vin de garde", or wines meant to age. This wine needs some food, or sometime
in the decanter right now. It is well structured and reminds me of a Volnay. As
a matter of fact, the parcel is located right next to Volnay. The finish is
long and still quite juicy with chewy tannins lingering.
Philippe Milan Bourgogne Rouge Cote Chalonnaise is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir.
Light color - translucent - but loads of flavors. Long finish, quite exceptionnal for a Bourgogne Rouge. Very aromatic, with perfume aromas and cherry flavors.
Domaine Philippe Milan et Fils
Domaine Philippe Milan et Fils is located in the hamlet of Valotte in Chassey-Le-Camp (20 kms NW of Chalon-sur-Saone).
90% of the production is sold in France, while export only represent 10%.
The Estate was Founded in the 1950's by Karl's Grand Father.
Karl Milan is the owner and winemaker. He took over the family Estate and his first vintage was 2001.
The vineyards are located between Chalon-sur-Saône and Beaune.
They currently own 11 hectares (27 acres) and work in the following AOC:
• Bourgogne Aligoté - 2.6 hectares (100% sold to the Domestic market)
• Cote Chalonnaise
• Rully and Rully Premier Cru
• Mercurey and Mercurey Premier Cru
• Maranges Premier Cru
• Santenay Premier Cru
• Pommard
This Estate produce between 500 and 600 hectoliters (depending on the harvest) and the breakdown is as follow: 50% red wines and 50% white wines.
The Grade Cabernet Sauvignon Serpent's Back Napa Valley is made from 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon.
Review:
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Serpent's Back shows a more aromatic, high-toned side of this site. Bright red/purplish berry fruit, pomegranate, cinnamon and sweet floral accents are all laced together. The Serpent's Back is the most refined of these three Cabernets, but it has plenty of Calistoga punch.
-- Antonio Galloni 95 Points
Aiurri Salas Rioja is made from 80% Tempranillo and 20% field blend.
Aiurri is a small Rioja Alavesa project built around biodiverse, single-plot winemaking. The Salas bottling comes from one plot of clonally biodiverse old vines rooted in rocky soils — mostly Tempranillo alongside Graciano, Monastrell and a handful of field-blend grapes — harvested in two passes and raised in French oak of varying sizes, with a further spell in concrete amphorae after the final blend.
Aroma: very expressive and complex, with red and fresh black fruit, spice and wild herbs. Flavor: a balance of freshness and depth, with fine tannins, abundant fruit and a long, persistent finish. Color: black cherry with a violet rim.
Review:
-Joaquin Hidalgo (Vinous) 95 Points