Husband and wife Franck and Betty Millet consistently craft one of my favorite value-priced Sancerres from their organically farmed estate vineyards in Bué.
Their 2024 Sancerre is classic in every way, offering up a zesty, pure, and mineral-driven profile that I think you’ll find quite pleasing.
Franck and Betty have run their estate in Bué since 1991, and while they aren’t the oldest producer in the region, they certainly make wines like seasoned veterans. Along with Chavignol, Bué is home to some of the finest terroirs in Sancerre, and the rocky, limestone-rich soils here are a huge part of this wine’s success.
I get assertive notes of tropical fruits, pear, green apple, chalky mineral, and a spicy, gingery note on the finish. I also love how this carries a bit more concentration than many Sancerres, yet it remains fresh, dry, and wonderfully zingy.
Drink this with pan-seared trout with brown butter and capers and you’ll be in heaven. It also makes a brilliant aperitif after work, at the beach, or while hanging with your besties.
The weather is perfect for sipping on some ice cold Sancerre, and this one checks all of the boxes.
Josh Spurling
Owner, Operator, Wine Monger
Table Wine Asheville
