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Henri Milan Le Vallon Rouge 2023

$2999
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Provence is rosé country, which makes Henri Milan's Le Vallon something different: a red from one of the south's most uncompromising natural winemakers. Milan takes the freedom seriously. Since the 2007 vintage, Le Vallon has been bottled as table wine instead of under the local appellation, and it replaced the domaine's old 'Domaine Milan' cuvée. Milan took over the estate from his father Robert in 1986. It sits in the foothills of the Alpilles near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and he has farmed it organically since 1988. The domaine also follows biodynamic principles. In the cellar the house rule is that nothing goes in: no additives, no enzymes, no outside yeasts, and little or no added sulfur. Since 2000 the domaine's reds have had short whole-cluster macerations and natural vinification. Think of it as a grower's red with real conviction behind it, not a postcard from Provence.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Henri Milan

Nestled in the foothills of the Alpilles mountain range, in a gorgeous section of Provence better known for bulk rosé and summertime tourism than for fine wine, Domaine Milan is an oasis of vibrant, organically-farmed vineyards and some truly glorious wines. But it wasn't always this way. In the 1980s, after the iconic soil scientist Claude Bourguignon praised the unique quality of the yellow and blue marl soils sitting on a bedrock of pure limestone — similar to the famed terroir found at Château Rayas — Henri made the radical decision to take back his family vines, convert to organic viticulture and to naturally vinify and bottle his own wine.

Today, Henri’s son Théo is at the helm and continues his father’s work, farming with great intention and care, and crafting wines that deliver the unfiltered pleasures of low-intervention wine — without veering too far into the wild.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cinsault , Grenache , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Lamb chops grilled with rosemary and garlic; ratatouille or tian of summer vegetables; merguez off the grill; pissaladière; roast chicken with herbes de Provence and black olives.

Tasting Profile

Expect a juicy, lightly built southern red: Cinsault and Grenache typically bring red cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruit with wild Provençal herbs and a peppery lift. Short whole-cluster macerations usually keep tannins soft and the texture fresh, while natural winemaking can add a slightly wild, earthy edge. Think a more savoury, sun-warmed Beaujolais, finishing dry and bright.

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