Franck and Betty Millet have run their family estate in Bué since 1991, continuing three generations of winegrowing in one of Sancerre's most respected villages. The estate has grown from 7 to 23 hectares, farmed with hand harvesting and a rigorous summer green harvest to keep yields in check, with grapes picked early each morning to preserve freshness before pressing.
This 2024 bottle carries the Sancerre appellation, best known for Sauvignon Blanc but also permitted for reds and rosés made from Pinot Noir, planted on the region's clay soils that suit the grape well. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, it's vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel to lock in freshness and a pale, delicate color. Expect a dry, crisp rosé with red berry and citrus notes, built more for minerality and structure than overt fruitiness, a style that reflects Sancerre's terroir-driven reputation rather than the richer, riper rosés of the south.
The result is a food-friendly, precise rosé from a couple who have spent over three decades proving that Sancerre's reputation extends well beyond its whites.