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Château Milon Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge

Price: $21.00

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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 Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec. The wine is aged in oak, but still retains some of its astringency. There's plenty of ripe fruit flavor, too, and a beautiful finish. Extremely elegant, yet also youthful enough for everyday meals. It's got it all!

12.8% alcohol by volume

producer / region: Château Milon

type: Red Bordeaux Supérieur Wine

grapes:
50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

category:
reds to impress

food pairing suggestions:
Red meats, roasted vegetables, wild game, strong cheeses, mushrooms

drink when? Now or hold 5-8 years