Domaine Milan ‘Luna & Gaia’ Blanc 2020

Location: France, Provence

Winemaker: Théophile Milan

Grapes: (Skin Contact) Roussanne, Grenache Blanc

Form us at M&L: Skin-contact Roussanne and Grenache Blanc; 100% hand-harvested fruit fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, macerated for 2-3 weeks in concrete, transferred to oak for 1 year of aging. Henri says that "the label represents the 2 dogs of the domaine: Luna, the white russell jack which means the moon, and Gaia the black Labrador which means the Earth; the duality of things like black and white, the ying in the yang, the moon and the earth.” Rich chamomile and orange blossom with gentle tannins. Dreamy with poached lobster, anything with lots of mint and basil.

From the Importer Avant Garde: Nestled at the foothills of Les Alpilles the story of Domaine Milan started in 1955. In 1986, Henri Milan took over with the ambition of making the best possible wine with respect to the environment. The Domain includes 10 ha planted with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Rolle, Muscat.

In the mid 90’s his encounter with Claude Bourguignon (famous microbiologist) and Claude Courtois (Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis) helped and convinced him to further enhance the identity of his great terroir and ameliorate his winemaking.

Since 2000, Henri has made wine based on their origins blue marl on limestone and yellow sandstone. The reds such Le Papillon or Le CLOS have gained in elegance and freshness thanks to shorter macerations with whole clusters and natural vinification. The famous cuvee Grand Blanc, his blend of all his white grapes, shows more tension and salinity.