2021 Millemann Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
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Body: medium-bodied. Like most red wines from ; 13% alcohol.
Tannin: medium. From ; aged in oak.
Sweetness: dry. Red wine from is almost always dry.
Acidity: fairly high. from the fairly cool climate of .
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Log inPierre 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, quickly began to share their passion. Pierre began studying 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 terroir was key. Therefore, he spent a year working in the vineyards and cellars, first in Germany, then at Château Carbonnieux (Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux), and finally at Charles Heidsieck (Champagne). He returned to university to further his knowledge, earning a degree in oenology in Champagne and then a national diploma in oenology in Dijon. He then continued to gain experience by holding various positions 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. Given his knowledge, expertise, and finesse, it was no wonder his wines were so successful. Because he is still a relatively new producer, not much is known about his production and vinification methods. We do know, however, that he produces a number of cuvées. Today, he produces wines from the most exclusive vineyards in Burgundy, such as Corton-Charlemagne, Chambertin, Bonnes-Mares, and Corton-Renardes.
Bonnes-Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard 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 diverse soil types, with clay-rich areas contributing to robust, structured wines and chalky zones yielding more elegant, aromatic expressions. The name is said to derive from the "Bonnes Mères" (Good Mothers), a reference to a nearby Cistercian monastery. Millemann's Bonnes-Mares, such as the 2021 and 2022 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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There is a new producer in Burgundy. Pierre Millemann may be a "rookie" in Burgundy in terms of production, but his roots, knowledge and wines tell a different story...
History of Millemann
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. That's why 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 returned to university to perfect his knowledge and obtained a diploma in oenology in Champagne and then a national diploma in oenology in Dijon. He then continued to gain experience by holding various positions in different regions in 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.
Thanks to their experiences and the very positive results on the estates where they worked together, Pierre and Stéphanie set up their own oenological advisory structure in 2003. In a constant search for new techniques, Pierre completed his education with a master's degree in oenological research in Dijon and began training future oenologists at the University of Burgundy, as a part-time teacher. The family now works with the best estates in Burgundy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and the United States. Their daughter Charlotte recently joined the family business and started training with her father.
Production by Millemann
Pierre has started producing wine since 2017. He made his debut with his Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, which was immediately well received in the wine world. Given his knowledge, expertise and finesse, it was no wonder that his wines would turn out well. Because it is still a fairly new producer, not much is yet known about its 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.
Deze Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2021 toont een diepe, elegante expressie van donkere bessen, kers, cederhout en zoethout, gedragen door fijne, rijpe tannines, subtiele aardse mineraliteit en een lange, verfijnde afdronk. Door die geconcentreerde structuur en frisse zuurgraad vult hij rijk rundvlees, gevogelte en wild perfect aan en snijdt hij mooi door de vetten van stoofschotels en volle kazen, terwijl de aardse en kruidige tonen harmoniëren met paddenstoel- en wildsmaken. Vooral langzaam gestoofde runderwangen of hert in rode wijnsaus, gegrilde eendenborst met een bessen- of paddenstoelensaus, en goed gerijpte kazen zoals Comté of Epoisses halen extra diepte en balans uit deze wijn.
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