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The 2023 wines from Millot are as expected. They are quite lively with a relatively lightfooted appearance. They are more openly knit than the 2022s presumably because the yield is higher in 2023s and this is reflected in the structure of the wine. The vintage 2023 sometimes lacks a bit of …
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The 2022 wines from Millot are very cheerful. They are pinot noirs to be enjoyed in good company and large gulps, not wines about which to be analytical and intellectual. They are 2022 at its best, and please: no need to be overthink the juice. In fact, a relaxed feeling is needed to enjoy these …
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The 2021 vintage is in many ways a positive surprise, as its energy level, and the vivacity of the wines, really shine through in numerous cases. Alix Millot at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot has made the most of 2021, and has produced truly delightful wines that are good family entertainment you can …
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The 2020 vintage suits the Jean-Marc Millot wines very well, with its intensity and definition, and the result there is very good indeed. Alix Millot has improved quality significantly in recent years, and her wines have added precision and depth without losing their hedonistic qualities. While …
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Not surprisingly, Alix Millot at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot made some splendid wines in 2019. The wines live up to my - very high - expectations, and from the entry level to the Grands Echezeaux we find the vivacious style that is the trademark of 2019: hedonistic, in the best sense of the …
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