Champagne Nicolas Maillart

Nicolas Maillart

Nicolas Maillart is the ninth generation of the Maillart family to take responsibility for the family estate in Ecueil. The history of the family goes back to 1753. He took over the reins in 2003 after completing his studies in architecture and oenology. The domain only has vineyards in the Premier and Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims. Because of the long history of the domain the vineyards are situated in the best spots and the best terroir is guaranteed. The vines are mostly planted halfway up the hill and are therefore ideally situated for producing excellent wines that form the basis of the high-quality champagnes made by Nicolas Maillart. The Montagne de Reims is mainly planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and for the vineyards of Maillart 75% of the planting is Pinot Noir and the rest is mainly Chardonnay. Pinot Noir provides power and substance to complement the finesse of the Chardonnay. The wines are vinified in stainless steel vats as well as in barriques, depending on the cuvée. This also applies to the reserve wines that play an important role in the champagnes of Nicolas Maillart. Website: www.champagne-maillart.fr

Nicolas Maillart

Nicolas Maillart was born and raised in the Champagne region and after studying oenology he chose to take over the family domain in Ecueil. He is the ninth generation in the family domain of which the vineyards can be found on the Montagne de Reims. Nicolas cultivates these vineyards in a traditional way without using pesticides or herbicides and he attaches great importance to biodiversity. Vinification of the wines for his champagnes takes place both on barrigues as on stainless steel barrels. Each of the champagnes is unique and a true piece of vinous art. Some of his champagnes are made without the addition of sulphite.

€93.10

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Les Loges Brut Champagne Premier Cru

Perfectly styled fine champagne of pinot noir. The wine base is supplemented with 30% reserve wine. Clear tones of citrus, floral and quite expressive. Long refined clean aftertaste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Nicolas Maillart	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€69.30

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Montchenot Brut Champagne Premier Cru 2019

Perfectly styled dry champagne made exclusively from Pinot Noir. The grapes for the wine come from the village of Villers Allerand. Clear notes of citrus, floral and quite mineral. Long refined clean aftertaste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Nicolas Maillart	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€52.50

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Platine Brut Champagne Premier Cru

Perfectly styled fine champagne of chardonnay and pinot noir. The base of the wine is supplemented with 40% reserve wine. Clear tones of citrus, floral and quite expressive. Long, refined and clean finish.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Nicolas Maillart	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€69.95

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Rosé Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Perfectly styled fine champagne of chardonnay and pinot noir. The wine base is supplemented with 30% reserve wine. Clear tones of citrus, floral and quite expressive. Long, refined and clean finish.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Nicolas Maillart	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

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