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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Leon Millot is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Alsace, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for berry and white pepper.
The regions that matter for it are USA, Canada, Alsace and Switzerland.
In the vineyard it is marked by very early ripening, high vigour and a preference for marginal regions.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir.
Watch for the synonyms: Millot, Kuhlmann 194-2 and Fruhe Schwarze.
At the table it suits pork terrine, steak and kidney pie and roast turkey with walnut stuffing.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pork terrine
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Steak and kidney pie
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Roast turkey with walnut stuffing
Also labelled.
Millot, Kuhlmann 194-2, Fruhe Schwarze.
Bottles to look for.
- Alfalfa Farm Winery Leon Millot, Massachusetts, USA
- Altamont Vineyard & Winery Leon Millot Reserve, New York, USA
- Amiti Melting Popsicles, Willamette Valley, USA
- Avondale Sky Winery 'Lady Slipper' Rose, Nova Scotia, Canada
- French Lick Winery Leon Millot, Indiana, USA
- Keuka Lake Vineyards Fournier Vineyard Dry Leon Millot, Finger Lakes, USA
- La Chiripada Winery 'Rio Embudo' Red, New Mexico, USA
- Pamplemousse Jus Leon Millot Pet Nat, British Columbia, Canada
Leon Millot: common questions
01.What does Leon Millot taste like?+
Leon Millot tastes of berry and white pepper. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Leon Millot from?+
Leon Millot originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Leon Millot grown?+
The key regions for Leon Millot are USA, Canada, Alsace and Switzerland.
04.What food pairs with Leon Millot?+
Pour it with pork terrine, steak and kidney pie and roast turkey with walnut stuffing.
05.What else is Leon Millot called?+
Leon Millot is also labelled Millot, Kuhlmann 194-2 and Fruhe Schwarze.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.