TN: 2007 Cote de Nuits Villages, Aux Faulques, Jean-Marc Millot

WINE TALK
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We visited Jean-Marc Millot in November on our HdB trip. While the premier and grand crus made by him may slightly underperform, this village wine overperforms, imo.

A pretty and lively nose of cherries and a touch of cherry stones leads to a wine that is very elegant with a lengthy finish on the palate. Drinking well now, on the second day more complexity shows itself, with (as Allen Meadows nails in his notes on the wine - his experience mirrors mine and I apologize that the notes are pretty similar) earth, underbrush (and a little mushroom) stepping up in the palate and nose, while still allowing the bright cherry fruit to shine. Very energetic wine which should age nicely in the mid-term but you won’t feel guilty popping a couple today - although I definitely appreciated it more the second day. Only available in New York and Oregon at around $30 according to wine-searcher.

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Thanks for the note, Steve. You don’t see many notes on this producer (low availability, as you mention), but it’s one I’ve been wanting to try. This sounds quite nice.

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Thanks for the TN Steve, I’m pretty sure Scott Wright imports J-M Millot. I met him briefly a couple of years ago thanks to Scott and enjoyed the 06 Faulques and Echezeaux, but was really sold on his 06 Village Vosne. He has a very gentle and skilled touch.

RT

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Indeed. Scott Paul has it @ $29. Well worth it. J-M’s village level wines are insanely good.