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Bernard and Pierre Millet created the Domaine in the 1930’s. Initially, the estate consisted of a farm with vineyards, crops and animals such as cows and goats. Bernard and Pierre realized the soils were perfectly adapted to vine-growing and decided to start making wine.François and Monique (2nd generation) took over the estate in 1980 and continued the e!orts of Pierre and Bernard by extending the estate to 21 hectares of vines planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. A few years ago, their son Nicolas joined the family estate. To protect the environment, the soils are worked sustainably to control weeds and reveal the potential of their terroirs.

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Soil : 100% Chalky from a terroir called “caillotes”. Calcareous terroir from the Oxfordian era (165M years ago), very stony. Surface area : 0.2 hectaresYield : 45 hl/haAverage age of the vines : 45 years old

Harvested in the earliest hours of the day. Pressing with pneumaticpress to preserve quality. The must flows by gravity in stainless steeltanks at low temperature (8°C) to be settled. Alcoholic fermentationwith controled temperature starting at 12°C and finishing at 20°C instainless steel vats. Ageing on lees during 12 months. No filtrationand bottling in the cellar 2 months before release.

Pale yellow with silver highlights.On the nose, a great thrilling intensity. Varietal and floral profile, withkiwi, boxwood and lychee notes. Quite delicate, with subtle white flowers aromas. The entry is fleshy and immediately revealsvoluptuous pear, peach and mango flavors. Pleasant finish of lychee and a great minerality.

Enjoy with smoked salmon, oysters, white fish seasonned with freshherbs and goats cheese.

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