Wines made from Léon Millot grapes of Gaspereau Valley
Discover the best wines made with Léon Millot as a single variety or as a blend of Gaspereau Valley.
More informations about the variety Léon Millot
Léon Millot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. We find the Léon Millot noir in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley.
More informations about the region of Nova Scotia
The wine region of Gaspereau Valley is located in the region of Nova Scotia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luckett Vineyards or the Domaine Benjamin Bridge produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gaspereau Valley are Léon Millot, Maréchal Foch and Ortega, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gaspereau Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Léon Millot grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Léon Millot
- OakPresent in 2% of Léon Millot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Léon Millot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Léon Millot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Léon Millot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Léon Millot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Léon Millot
News about the grape variety Léon Millot
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