2020 Millemann Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

Pierre Millemann grew up between Anjou, where his parents lived, and Alsace, where his grandparents lived and where he spent all his holidays. His father and grandfather, both wine lovers and connoisseurs, soon began to pass on their passion. Pierre began to study in Paris. During his first internship, he met René Renou (President of the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine), who quickly became his mentor. Fascinated by the development of wine, Pierre quickly understood that the terroir was the key. So he went to work in the vineyards and cellars for a year. First in Germany, then at Château Carbonnieux (Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux) and finally at Charles Heidsieck (Champagne). He went back to university to perfect his knowledge and obtained a degree in oenology in Champagne and then a national diploma in oenology in Dijon. He then continued to gain experience by exercising various functions in different regions of France. It was in the Jura, where he worked as a cellar master, that he met Stephanie, then a sommelier student, who became his wife.

Pierre has been producing wine since 2017. He debuted with his Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, which was immediately well received in the wine world. Due to his knowledge, expertise and finesse, it was no wonder that his wines would turn out well. Because he is still a fairly new producer, there is not much to be found about his production and vinification methods. We do know that he produces a number of cuvées. Today he makes wines from the most exclusive vineyards in Burgundy. Think of Corton-Charlemagne, Chambertin, Bonnes-Mares and Corton-Renardes.

Bonnes-Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard located in the Côte de Nuits, which covers the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. It covers approximately 15 hectares and is planted exclusively with Pinot Noir. The vineyard is known for its diversity of soil types, with clay-rich areas contributing to robust, structured wines and chalky zones yielding more elegant, aromatic expressions. The name is said to come from the “Bonnes Mères” (Good Mothers), in reference to a nearby Cistercian monastery. Millemann’s Bonnes-Mares, such as the 2019 and 2020 vintages, are praised for their depth, elegance and balance. They often exhibit rich aromas of dark berries, cedar and licorice, combined with a long, expressive finish. Millemann’s approach emphasizes precision and terroir expression, in keeping with the best traditions of Burgundy.

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