Aubert et Mathieu Milo Review
A quirky, delightful, not-quite-Rhône blend reminiscent of the Northern Rhône valley (relatively far away from Minervois), this Syrah-dominant blend will quench the thirst of anyone who loves the signature savoriness those wines offer.
Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick |
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About this Wine
Wine: 2019 Milo
Blend: 70% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 10% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Region: Minervois La Livinière, Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Retail price: $24
Wine Access price: $24
Decanter score: 97 points (Decanter World Wine Awards)
I consumed it: March 2023
My source: The Decanter Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
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From this wine club: The Decanter Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
From this winery: Aubert et Mathieu
Region: Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Wine color/style: Red wine
Grape variety or blend: Red blend
Other characteristics: Organic
Milo: What I think
Sometimes Wine Access finds wines you just can’t buy anywhere else in the US. Milo, from Aubert et Mathieu, is just such a wine. Wines from this producer are imported by Nomenclature Wines (Napa), which is associated with Wine Access but is a separate company.
A quirky, delightful, not-quite-Rhône blend reminiscent of the Northern Rhône valley (relatively far away from Minervois), this Syrah-dominant blend will quench the thirst of anyone who loves the signature savoriness those wines offer.
I found the nose funky (after a 30-45 minute decant) so my expectations weren’t great. Boy, sometimes you sure can’t judge a wine by its nose! This delightful, balanced, and unique red wine offered savoriness and tart cherry, after (what I interpreted as) slightly sweet butter cookies. To wrap it up, there was a cherry bomb at the back of the mouth. Later I noticed some white pepper, too. The wine had a nice structure and dusty tannins.
Last updated: August 2, 2023
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