The know-how
Millot Philosophy
Arriving in the estate in 2014, Alix Millot started wine-making on her own in 2016. Since then, she perpetuates the family values of respect of the terroir instilled by her father.
The vine is worked organically (non-certified) with limited yields. Alix is committed to the traditional methods of wine producing and is deeply committed in the respect of the typicity of the climates.
During vinification, grapes are preserved with little extraction and no use of intrants. Only the natural yeasts of the grapes are used.The wine production is then made in barrels of Burgundy oak trees.
Alix also got inspired by the new generation of winemakers. She shares, exchanges, tastes and adapts to wines without automation.
She knows every vintage is unique and that the work is largely achieved in the vine. Her role is to allow the grapes to reveal themselves.
The estate grows today with cuvées of natural wines, sulfur-free and vinified with entire grapes (Aligoté, Côte de Nuits “Le Vaucrain” and Passetoutgrain “Les Autrots”). These wines, initially without very much fame, now enjoy a great notoriety.
The know-how
A Family Assembly
René et Hilda Gilles
Production Côte de Nuits / Bourgogne / Aligoté. Father’s side of the estate.
1930 – 1965
Henri et Yvonne Gouroux
Production Passetoutgrain, Vosne, Vosne Romanée Premier Cru “Les Suchots”, Echézeaux. Mother’s side of the estate.
1930 – 1978
André et Elisabeth Millot (born Gilles)
André and Elizabeth Millot (born Gilles), replace René and Hilda Gilles.
1965 – 1981
Donation of the vines
Transfer of the vineyards in lease.
1978 – 1986
Jean-Marc Millot
First harvest ever made by Jean-Marc Millot.
1981
Expansion of the estate
Acquisition of Savigny-lès-Beaune by Jean-Marc Millot.
1985
Resumption of the vines in lease
Production of Echézeaux du Dessus and Passetoutgrain by Jean-Marc Millot
1986
Union of the estates
The Estates Gouroux and Millot merge. First harvest of Vosne, Vosne Premier Cru “Les Suchots”, Echezeaux, Clos de Vougeot, Grands Echezeaux by Jean-Marc Millot.
1995
A reasoned culture
Stop of the use of pesticides and insecticides. Organic not certified since 2018.
2000
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The Estate Jean-Marc Millot settles in Nuits-Saint-Georges
2003
Alix Millot
Alix Millot joins the family estate alongside her father.
2014
Succession
Alix makes her first vintage, on her own.
2016
Jean-Marc Millot
The Vineyard
The estate Jean-Marc Millot exploits 8ha on the prestigious Côte de nuits (except Savigny), known worldwide for its Pinot Noir.
The following appellations are produced: Bourgogne, Côte de Nuits Villages, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Vosne Romanée Village, Vosne Romanée Premier Cru “les Suchots”, but also 3 Grands Crus, Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux.
