Nicolas Maillart : Les Coupés 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the "Les Coupés" 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2020 by Nicolas Maillart

Tasting notes

Appearance
The colour is white with coppery highlights, animated by fine bubbles that form a delicate, even ring.

Nose
Powerful and complex, the nose unveils aromas of ripe and stewed fruit, combined with milky notes and milk caramel. Touches of oak and a hint of smokiness enrich this indulgent bouquet.

Palate
The palate is intense and rich, echoing the ripe fruit and caramel flavours found on the nose. Pronounced minerality brings tension, leading to a long, pure and precise finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Champagne is ideally enjoyed as an aperitif or at the start of a meal, where its aromatic richness and freshness truly resonate.

Serving and cellaring

The "Les Coupés" 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2020 is best served at a temperature of around 10°C. It can be kept until approximately 2030, in a cool place at between 6 and 10°C, away from light and temperature fluctuations.

A Blanc de Noirs from the Montagne de Reims by Nicolas Maillart

The estate

Founded in 2008 in Écueil, in Champagne, Nicolas Maillart is part of a long family winemaking tradition rooted in the Montagne de Reims. Run today by Nicolas Maillart, the estate cultivates exclusively Premier and Grand Cru terroirs, with a clear predominance of Pinot Noir. The estate stands out for its environmental commitment, certified Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 and sustainable viticulture, as well as for a rare parcel of ungrafted vines in Écueil, testament to a particular attachment to the terroir.

The vineyard

The "Les Coupés" 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2020 comes from a single parcel, named Les Coupés, located in Écueil, in the Champagne appellation, classified Premier Cru. Planted in 1973 using massal selection and grown ungrafted, without rootstock, it sits on sandy soil over a chalky subsoil, with a southern exposure at the foot of the slope. This rare configuration gives the wine a singular identity, balancing the lightness of sand with the minerality of chalk.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage benefited from a mild spring followed by a warm summer, providing favourable conditions for optimal grape ripening. This climate produced balanced wines combining aromatic richness and freshness, conducive to a fine expression of the Écueil terroir.

Vinification and ageing

The vinification of the "Les Coupés" 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs 2020 takes place in oak barrels, encouraging a complex aromatic expression. The wine is then aged on its lees for approximately eight months before bottling.

Grape variety

This Champagne is made from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from the Les Coupés parcel in Écueil.