Domaine Milan 'Papillon' Rouge 2022

Blend of three grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Nielluccio whole cluster macerated for 1 week in concrete tank. Aged the following year just before Spring. No sulfur added, no filtration. Soil type: Clay with Galet & Sand. Super fresh jam-packed cuvée - red & black fruits, playful tannins with a juicy mouthfeel. Super easy & fun to drink.

The winemaker: Thèo and Nathalie currently run the estate, having inherited decades of chemical-free farming, and their wines shine as a result. In fact, Thèo's father, Henri, was the first natural wine maker of this region and one of the very first to plant white grapes due to the unique blue clay soil composition. The estate has since embraced biodynamics and permaculture to further bolster the health and diversity of the site even further. The prevalence of blue clay soil helps retain water in a dry climate, while cover crops and wild flowers and grasses are permitted to grow among the vines.