Leon Millot
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Leon Millot Hybrid
Leon Millot is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Regent and Rondo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black cherry/plum fruit with pepper lift.
- Check profile as medium-bodied and fresh rather than heavy.
Confidence signals
- Hybrid pepper-fruit profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Nova Scotia · Quebec · Great Lakes
- Classic styles: Cold-climate hybrid red with bright fruit and peppery spice · Light-to-medium red hybrid often vinified for early approachability
Common questions
Is Leon Millot a red or white grape variety?
Leon Millot is a red wine grape variety.
What does Leon Millot smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Leon Millot include black cherry, plum and pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Leon Millot?
Documented tells for Leon Millot: Look for black cherry/plum fruit with pepper lift. and Check profile as medium-bodied and fresh rather than heavy..
What is Leon Millot most often confused with in blind tasting?
Leon Millot is most commonly confused with Regent, Rondo and Marechal Foch. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Leon Millot grown?
Classic regions for Leon Millot include Nova Scotia, Quebec and Great Lakes.