Château Millegrand Capestang
- Region
- France - Languedoc-Roussillon
- Size
- 200 hectare
- Established
- 1100
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This château Millegrand extends along the Canal du Midi in Trèbes, not far from Carcassonne. It was given to the Abbey of Lagrasse in the 12th century and belonged to the clergy, until its purchase in 2003 by the Bonfils family after an agreement with the Bishopric of Carcassonne.
The winemaking is done in concrete vats and the Château has a barrel winery in barrels with a capacity of 700 hl.
The vineyard of Millegrand is set on a soil made up of gravelly trays and clay conch. Bathed in sunshine and swept by the tramontana, it is planted with Syrah, Merlot, Carignan, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Sauvignon.
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Château Millegrand Minervois
Origin: Capestang, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
The Minervois is "one of the most exciting areas in the south of France" according to The Observer. The Bonfils family (owners of Château Millegrand-Mourral) spearheaded the recent quality revolution that transformed the region. Jean-Michel and his three sons undertook the renovation of the vineyards and cellar at this historic property, then brought in Olivier Bayle, from Bordeaux's legendary First Growth Château Lafite, to make the wine. Olivier sourced the barrels for oak ageing from another famous cru classé Bordeaux estate, Château Gruaud Larose.
Vinification
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Grenache/Garnacha 50%, Carignan 30%, Syrah/Shiraz 20%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
This deeply coloured barrel aged Languedoc blend is perfumed with dark cherries, black pepper and vanilla spice. Hints of wild herbs and minerals add to a rich palate of dense dark fruits and subtle oak. It is medium bodied yet well structured with a good backbone of fine tannins and restrained acidity providing an excellent, long finish.
Made from Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, this lush, oak-aged red offers intense forest fruits with notes of black pepper and spice. Serve with rare roast beef, lamb, a game casserole or duck.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1806179 | CH MILLEGRAND Minervois 16 | Bottle (75cl) | 2016 | Trade only | - | - |
| B1806188 | CH MILLEGRAND Minervois 22 | Bottle (75cl) | 2022 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
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