Millemann
Summary
Millemann is a micro-négociant operation established in 2016 by Sébastien Millemann, who sources Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select grower parcels across the Côte de Beaune, particularly in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. His minimal intervention approach combines traditional Burgundian methods with a contemporary négociant model, allowing this emerging producer to craft terroir-transparent wines that have quickly gained recognition for their clarity and site-specificity.
Heritage & Leadership
Millemann represents the vision of Sébastien Millemann, who established his micro-négociant operation in Burgundy in 2016. Prior to founding his own label, Sébastien honed his winemaking skills through significant experience at Domaine Chandon de Briailles in Savigny-lès-Beaune, where he worked for several years. His background combines practical vineyard management with technical expertise, having studied viticulture and oenology before entering the industry professionally. The operation remains independently owned and personally managed by Sébastien, who oversees all aspects from vineyard selection to bottling.
Vineyards & Wines
Millemann functions as a micro-négociant, carefully selecting and purchasing fruit from growers across several Burgundian appellations. The portfolio focuses primarily on sites in the Côte de Beaune, with particular attention to parcels in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Sébastien works exclusively with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the traditional varieties of Burgundy. Rather than owning extensive vineyard holdings, Millemann's approach centers on building relationships with growers who maintain high standards in their viticulture practices. This model allows for a diverse range of expressions from different terroirs while maintaining a consistent quality philosophy across the production.
Philosophy & Practice
Sébastien Millemann adheres to a minimal intervention approach in the cellar, allowing the characteristics of each vineyard site to express themselves naturally. Fermentations proceed with indigenous yeasts, and the wines typically see limited new oak influence to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression. For white wines, Sébastien employs gentle pressing followed by settling before fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. His red wines undergo careful destemming and temperature-controlled fermentation, with manual punch-downs to extract color and structure without excessive tannin. The production remains deliberately small-scale, enabling meticulous attention to detail throughout the winemaking process. This focused approach results in wines that reflect both their origin and Sébastien's commitment to transparent winemaking.