{"title":"Château Milhau-Lacugue","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ijdavm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue is a historic estate from Saint Chinian, north of Puisserguier and west of Béziers, where altitude, wind, and large temperature differences greatly influence the style of the house. Jean Lacugue manages 60 hectares of vineyards nestled between garrigue and olive groves, giving this estate a unique South French identity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jbyliu\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eWhat is Château Milhau Lacugue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue is a winery from the Languedoc that is clearly rooted in Saint Chinian and does not feel like a broad, anonymous brand. The strength of the house lies precisely in the combination of history, a distinctive location, and a clear line of red, rosé, and white wines that all clearly come from the same landscape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eWhat makes this house attractive is that it shows Southern France with more origin and more story than an average entry-level producer. Château Milhau Lacugue revolves around a real estate, with its own history, its own vineyards, and a style shaped by the wilder interior of the Languedoc. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rqti5g\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eName, origin and vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eThe origin of Château Milhau Lacugue goes remarkably far back. An old Roman villa, Villa Emilio, once stood on the estate, along one of the Roman roads around the Mediterranean Sea. In the Middle Ages, Milhau belonged to the Order of the Knights Hospitaller and served as a resting place on the route to Santiago de Compostela. Cornerstones bearing the order's eight-pointed star can still be found on the estate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eAfter the French Revolution, the property was sold as national property. The estate remained fragmented until the twentieth century, and from 1969, the Lacugue family gradually reunited it over about forty years to form 100 hectares. This family story gives the house much more substance than just a beautiful château name. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ico2sr\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eEstate story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Milhau Lacugue builds on a history of Roman origins, medieval presence, and subsequent family development. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oxxti7\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eCurrent generation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Lacugue currently manages the vineyards and is mentioned on the official website as a trained oenologist. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"azvv5o\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eVision:\u003c\/strong\u003e The house therefore feels like a true Saint Chinian estate, where place and family are at least as important as the bottle itself. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b57xmk\" data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eRegions and appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue is located inland in the Languedoc, in the Saint Chinian area, at an altitude of 88 to 205 meters. The vineyards experience a lot of wind, which, according to the estate itself, is one of the most important characteristics of the house. This wind helps to create large differences between day and night, and that gives the wines more tension than you would expect in a purely warm, flat area. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yyh50i\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate is located north of Puisserguier and west of Béziers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28rl4e\" data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are located between 88 and 205 meters, which creates additional temperature differences. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ksonv5\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003eLandscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garrigue, olive trees, and open, windy plots give the house a distinctive South French profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xx6pq2\" data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eAppellations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Chinian forms the core of the estate, while there are also cuvées under IGP Oc and additional bottlings within the assortment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ceyrpc\" data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eGrapes and wine styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"4034\"\u003eAt Château Milhau Lacugue, the emphasis is clearly on a southern style, but with more freshness and tension than you might expect. The red side of the house is most firmly anchored in Saint Chinian, with Mediterranean blends in which Syrah, Grenache Noir, and Mourvèdre play an important role. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p77s1r\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003eRed wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red remains the backbone of the estate, with Saint Chinian as the main stylistic direction. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n80kin\" data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4357\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4220\"\u003eImportant red grapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah, Grenache Noir, and Mourvèdre are explicitly mentioned on the official website as being used by the house. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uh8syy\" data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003eRosé:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosé has a permanent place within the estate and logically fits the warm, windy profile of this origin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmggc6\" data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4541\"\u003eWhite wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Milhau Lacugue also makes white cuvées, including white Saint Chinian and its own white bottlings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2o6m4\" data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4703\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The style of the house remains southern and ripe, but is kept better balanced by altitude and wind. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rb9jw5\" data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4897\"\u003eWhen to choose Château Milhau Lacugue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"5188\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue is a good choice if you are looking for a South French estate with more heritage and story than a generic Languedoc bottle. This is a house for those who enjoy tasting how landscape, history, and family together can form a distinct style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"axm2re\" data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5372\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5231\"\u003eFor lovers of Saint Chinian:\u003c\/strong\u003e This house is interesting if you appreciate a southern style with more tension due to wind and altitude. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h75rs0\" data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5375\" data-end=\"5419\"\u003eFor those who value estate history:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Roman origins, Knights Hospitaller, and the Lacugue family gives the house much character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tpw6v9\" data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5615\"\u003eFor those seeking variety within one estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Milhau Lacugue showcases red, rosé, and white wines side by side without losing its regional foundation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cij1or\" data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5764\" data-end=\"5818\"\u003eFor those looking for Southern France with more identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not an anonymous sun wine, but an estate with clear provenance and its own character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"villa-emilio-cuvee-des-hospitaliers-saint-chinian","title":"Villa Emilio Cuvée des Hospitaliers Saint Chinian","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eVilla Emilio Cuvée des Hospitaliers Saint-Chinian is a full-bodied, robust red wine for dinners with grilled meat, spicy dishes, and moments when you want more body and southern warmth in your glass. The wine bears a name strongly connected to the estate itself, as Villa Emilio refers to the old Roman villa to which these lands once belonged, while the reference to the Hospitaliers harks back to the medieval history of the estate as a resting place on the route to Compostela. This also makes the appellation relevant. What is Saint-Chinian? It's an AOP in the Languedoc, spread across 20 villages, with a clear division between schist in the northwest and calcareous soils in the southeast. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eIts origin immediately gives this wine more character than a simple Southern French red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sqsigt\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate is located just north of Puisserguier, northwest of Béziers, within the Saint-Chinian appellation. This places the wine in a hilly part of the Languedoc where altitude, wind, and relief have a significant influence on its style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lewyua\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are situated between 88 and 205 m in altitude. This doesn't result in extreme coolness, but it does create enough variation within the estate to build tension and balance in the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wfaw47\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate is in a very windy area, which allows for large temperature differences and ensures that grapes dry quickly after rain. This helps to bring in healthy and clean fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yc51fr\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eLandscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plots are nestled among garrigue, olive trees, and brambles, in a distinctly Mediterranean landscape that nicely complements the southern character of Saint-Chinian. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eVinification and ageing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eThe cellar approach here remains consciously classic and pure, so that fruit and suppleness remain central. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tbpg3x\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vinification is traditional, with long macerations. This gives the wine sufficient colour, body, and structure to support its robust style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mk7wkj\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eAgeing \/ Oak maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak ageing is used. As a result, the wine remains primarily built on fruit, spiciness, and direct southern charm. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003eThe blend is well-suited to Saint-Chinian and focuses primarily on body, colour, and southern spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zkfn4s\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eSyrah – Saint-Chinian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah gives the wine extra depth, dark colour, and a firmer backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d1szqm\" data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eGrenache – Saint-Chinian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache brings roundness, warmth, and a juicier mouthfeel to the blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y7rlw0\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003eCinsault – Saint-Chinian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinsault provides suppleness and a softer, friendlier texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"esz5na\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eMourvèdre – Saint-Chinian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mourvèdre enhances the Mediterranean character of the wine and adds extra firmness to the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003eDeep red in the glass, with a subtle nose of red fruit and a clear southern, spicy undertone. On the palate, this Saint-Chinian is full and firmly structured, with beautiful balance, sufficient body, and a friendly, smooth drinkability. The finish lingers long and is best enjoyed with a meal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7fut2\" data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4017\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 °C works well here, as this wine then fully opens up its body, spiciness, and round structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15okdd5\" data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4433\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled meat, steak, grilled sausages, and spicy dinner dishes pair very naturally with this wine, as it has sufficient power and suppleness for savoury flavours. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8rjn8o\" data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4481\"\u003eMore information about Château Milhau Lacugue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"5006\"\u003eChâteau Milhau Lacugue is an ancient estate with Roman roots that was in the hands of the Order of the Hospitaliers during the Middle Ages. After the French Revolution, the property was fragmented until the Lacugue family reassembled it from 1969 onwards and further developed it into the current wine estate. This long history gives this wine an extra dimension, precisely because the names Villa Emilio and Hospitaliers are still directly linked to this place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Milhau-Lacugue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106510692431,"sku":"2385","price":12.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/VillaEmilioCuveedesHospitaliersSaintChinian.webp?v=1776427624"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-chateau-milhau-lacugue.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}