{"title":"Domaine Gérard Millet | Sancerre","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Gerard_Millet_Property.jpg?v=1792348363\" alt=\"Wide angle image of the Domaine Gérard Millet property with vineyards behind\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLocated in the picturesque village of Bué, Domaine Gérard Millet is a brilliantly authentic fifth-generation family estate operating in the heart of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003eSancerre region\u003c\/b\u003e. Alongside their historic plots here, the family also tends to fantastic vineyard holdings in the neighbouring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eMenetou-Salon appellation\u003c\/b\u003e. Both areas sit on the classic chalk and limestone soils that make this corner of France so famous, providing the perfect natural environment for growing exceptionally vibrant grapes. This unique landscape imparts a signature flinty minerality into the fruit, creating \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"575\"\u003eLoire Valley wines\u003c\/b\u003e that feel incredibly crisp and deeply refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhen it comes to the winemaking, the family is strictly dedicated to preserving the natural energy of their harvest across all their vineyards. They rely entirely on temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks rather than wooden barrels, ensuring no heavy oak flavours ever mask the bright fruit. This careful, hands-off approach guarantees that every bottle of their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"369\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e remains beautifully pure, capturing the sharp, lively citrus notes that make the style so appealing for everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDespite their growing reputation, the Millet family remains completely hands-on across every aspect of the estate, from pruning the vines in Menetou-Salon to bottling the final Sancerre vintage. Passing their skills down through five generations, they have maintained a deeply personal connection to their land that massive, globally exported brands simply cannot replicate. It is a fantastic example of traditional, independent winemaking, delivering highly rewarding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"469\"\u003eFrench white wines\u003c\/b\u003e that are perfect for sharing around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-gerard-millet-menetou-salon","title":"Domaine Gérard Millet Menetou-Salon 2025","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSourced from the family's carefully tended plots just next door to Sancerre, the Domaine Gérard Millet \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eMenetou-Salon\u003c\/b\u003e is a fantastic showcase of the wider region. Grown on the exact same chalk and limestone soils that make their home village so famous, the Millet family treats this Sauvignon Blanc with the same exceptional level of care. In the glass, it delivers a wonderful rush of fresh orchard apple, zesty grapefruit, and bright lemon, all backed by a beautifully clean, flinty minerality. The balance here is outstanding, offering a deeply approachable and refreshing acidity that leaves the palate feeling completely revitalised. It brings all the elegance you would expect from the area, but with a slightly softer, more generous fruit profile that is incredibly easy to enjoy. This is a highly rewarding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003ecrisp white wine\u003c\/b\u003e that easily elevates a quiet mid-week dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering. The bright, zesty character makes it an outstanding match for fresh goat cheese tarts, simple green salads, or baked white fish. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA brilliantly vibrant and deeply refreshing Sauvignon Blanc packed with lively citrus and minerality...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Gérard Millet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58931620315517,"sku":"A25GERARDMILLETMENETOUSALON","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GerardMilletMenetouSalonBT.jpg?v=1792349052"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Millet_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1792348549","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-gerard-millet.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}