Château de Millet is located in Eauze, in the Gers, in Gascony and in the heart of Armagnac. Initially devoted to mixed farming and Armagnac production, the estate now reserves 80 hectares of vines for the production of Côtes de Gascogne "Domaine de Millet" wines. Francis and Lydie Dèche, owners, follow in the footsteps of the previous five generations by committing themselves to a policy of quality: traditional grape varieties, rational cultivation of the vineyard and constant evolution in the methods and means of vinification. With their daughter Laurence, who joined them in 1999, they market a tasty and varied range wines that are just waiting to be discovered.
In their 18th century estate, which has always been devoted to the cultivation of the vine, life was once regulated by the sound of the bell, rung to announce meals.
Today, as in the past, time at Millet runs to the rhythm of the work in the vineyard.
Vineyard
The Domaine de Millet just situated outside the town of Eauze in the Gers. The vines enjoy a north westerly position on the green hills where the soil alternates between clay limestone and the sandy soils known as 'sables fauves'.
Vines : 20 years old - 123 acres.
Winemaking
Egiodola and Syrah gives a generous and fruity rosé wine. This rosé is obtained directly from pressing, with a vinification similar to that of a white wine. Ageing in stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Light coloured rosé with hints of violet. A very pleasing nose of red fruits, principally strawberries and fresh cherries. Good balance in the mouth.
Food pairing
Goes well with all sorts of dishes including exotic menus
Aging potential
1 or 2 years
Grape varieties
50% Egiodola - 50% Syrah
Press
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