first vine: wine imports + sales : Château Milon Bordeaux Blanc

Château Milon Bordeaux Blanc

Price: $20.00

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description
Château Milon is named for the castle on whose former land the present-day vineyard is located, halfway between the cities of Bordeaux and St. Emilion. The first buildings constructed on the vineyard property were built by 18th century monks, who also planted the first grapevines. Although the monks left the property by the end of the 19th century, Castle Milon was still the site of religious pilgrimages. The vineyard was purchased by the family of Gustave Eiffel in the early 20th century, and the family replanted the vineyard, which was subsequently divided and sold in 1950. Château Milon became the property of Henriette Majou de La Débutrie and her two children in 1987. In 2003, her son, Gérald Majou de La Débutrie, gave up his career as an engineer and took over as winemaker and manager to restore the Château’s illustrious wine heritage (Gustave Eiffel was himself a lover of fine wines). Gérald uses organic farming methods and the best of old and modern techniques, and puts part of his family’s coat-of-arms on the labels. First Vine is the first to bring these wines to the DC area.

The Milon Bordeaux Blanc is 50% Muscadelle, 45% Sémillon, and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. It starts with a lovely ripe fruit flavor, like apricots, and has a nice crisp finish. The wine is aged in oak but not to hide anything, and the oak provides a good counterpoint to the other flavors. It's a truly elegant white wine, substantial enough to stand up to food but wonderful for sipping on its own.

12% alcohol by volume

producer / region: Château Milon

type: White Bordeaux Wine

grapes:
50% Muscadelle, 45% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc

category:
whites with something extra

food pairing suggestions:
A great aperitif, also pairs with mild cheeses, poultry, salads, fish, and seafood

drink when? Drink now or hold up to 3 years