Jean-Yves Millaire - Astéries 2023

Name: Jean-Yves Millaire - Astéries 2023
Brand: Jean-Yves Millaire
Price: 30.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€30,00 EUR

Chenin sculpted by limestone into a tense and quietly layered expression.

Mineral

Taut

Textured

Fresh

A precise and mineral-driven Chenin defined by tension and clarity.

Nose: Green apple, quince, and lemon zest interwoven with white blossom and crushed stone. Subtle honeyed tones appear with air.
Palate: Medium-bodied with vivid acidity carrying orchard fruit and citrus oil. A chalky mineral spine shapes the structure, while fine phenolic grip adds quiet texture and depth.
Finish: Long and linear, marked by saline lift and persistent citrus peel.
Serve: Cool, not cold. Straight from the fridge the fruit holds back; ten minutes on the table and it speaks.

A Bordeaux Chenin built on limestone tension and restrained breadth.

Chenin grown on the limestone plateau of Bordeaux, where astéries stone defines both structure and minerality.

Vines: 100% Chenin Blanc from organically farmed parcels.
Soils: Limestone (astéries) with clay components, contributing tension and textural grip.
Farming: Organic since 2006, biodynamic since 2009, with manual harvest and careful bunch selection.
Cellar: Whole-cluster pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ageing to preserve purity and site transparency.
Additions: Minimal sulphur, no fining or filtration.