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Henri Milan Papillon Brut 2024

$3199
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Provence is rosé country, which makes Henri Milan's Papillon Brut, a dry sparkling white from the foothills of the Alpilles, a welcome curveball from one of the south's most uncompromising natural winemakers. Milan took over the land from his father Robert in 1986 and has farmed organically since 1988, long before that was common in the region. The estate now follows biodynamic principles. In the cellar the rule is simple: nothing goes in. That means no additives, no enzymes and no outside yeasts. Many of the house's wines get no added sulfites at all, and the rest get only a little. The vineyards sit on limestone and marl, and the soil scientist Claude Bourguignon was praising their yellow and blue marls back in the 1980s. Milan works outside the standard Provence appellation rules, so think of this as a grower's wine rather than a regional postcard. We've poured his bottles at our tastings, and they always win people over.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • 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

    White Blend

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Socca or chickpea fritters, fried zucchini blossoms, pissaladière with anchovies and olives, raw oysters, or a plate of tapenade and crudités with aioli.

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