Adorned with Bordeaux elegance, the Milens 2015 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 75cl combines the charm of a sunny vintage with the rigor of meticulous winemaking. It is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a harmonious red, deep without excess, capable of accompanying a refined dinner or maturing gracefully in cellar. In an environment where precision of fruit and the lace of tannins are sought, this cuvée carves its own path. Born from tended vines, hand-picked and rigorously sorted, it stands out for perfectly balanced ripeness and a freshness characteristic of great limestone terroirs. Its aromatic palette, woven with black cherry and blueberry and lifted by licorice and cinnamon, evokes the discreet nobility of Bordeaux cellars. On the palate, everything is measured, silky and long, like an intimate quartet where each instrument finds its place. An exceptional creation that transcends the ordinary to reveal the French art of living, between fruit sensuality, precise élevage and the promise of calm ageing.

Assemblage et vinification

Ce Saint-Emilion Grand Cru s’appuie sur un assemblage classique et magnifiquement exécuté, avec 70% Merlot pour la chair, le velouté et la gourmandise du fruit, et 30% Cabernet Franc pour l’élan floral, la droiture et l’énergie en finale. Issu d’un vignoble confidentiel de 6 hectares planté sur des sols d’argile, de calcaire et de sables, il bénéficie d’une viticulture attentive où chaque parcelle est cueillie à parfaite maturité, lors de vendanges manuelles assorties d’un tri sévère. La vinification, conduite en cuves thermorégulées, privilégie des extractions douces sur environ 20 jours, afin de capter la quintessence du raisin sans brusquer la matière. L’élevage en barriques de chêne français affûte la texture et complexifie le bouquet, avec 50% de bois neuf pour apporter un gain de structure et de relief, sans jamais marquer le vin. Le résultat conjugue précision, pureté et élégance, à l’image d’une production volontairement limitée, autour de 1300 caisses, où chaque détail compte.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Deep garnet with purplish highlights, supported and luminous. A clear disk and fine legs announce a lovely density of material, driven by measured extraction and meticulous élevage.
• Nez : Pure expression of black cherries and blueberries, backed by a procession of red fruits. Notes of licorice and cinnamon mark a noble oak perfectly integrated, evoking the patina of cellars. With aeration the bouquet gains complexity, oscillating between ripe fruit and warm spices.
• Bouche : A caressing attack, a precise mid-palate, threaded with silky tannins of fine grain. The balance between fruit intensity and freshness gives clear elegance. The finish stretches with restraint, sapid and persistent, carried by a spicy retronasal and a gourmand character without heaviness.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this grand cru at 16 à 18°C in large tulip-shaped glasses to showcase the nobility of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins. Decanting for 45 à 60 minutes will reveal the full complexity of the bouquet, especially in the early years after opening. Store the bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations, to allow harmonious development. With an extended ageing potential, it is best enjoyed over the 2022–2042 window, gaining finesse and depth over time.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : selection of charcuterie, country terrine, herb pâté en croûte, Comté gougères.
• Entrées : perfect egg with seasonal mushrooms, pan-seared foie gras with figs, thin porcini tart.
• Plats : herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted duck breast, beef filet with short jus, mushroom risotto.
• Fromages : aged Comté, sheep's milk tomme, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, truffle Brie.
• Desserts : slightly sweet chocolate fondant, mixed berry tart, spiced poached pear.

Moments de dégustation

Milens 2015 is an ideal companion for moments that matter, where elegance meets the pleasure of sharing and the harmony of pairings. Its stature, both refined and welcoming, makes it a wine for table and emotion.

• To celebrate a milestone event with distinction and understatement.
• During a gourmet dinner where aromatic precision and silky texture are sought.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, proof of a discerning selection and sure taste.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Milens 2015 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 75cl
• Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOP
• Type : Red wine
• Millésime : 2015
• Cépages : Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (30%)
• Terroir : argiles, calcaires et sables, vignoble de 6 ha
• Vinification : cuves thermorégulées, extractions douces sur 20 jours
• Élevage : barriques de chêne français, 50% neuves
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : fenêtre de dégustation estimée 2022–2042