Nicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru 2016

Nicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru 2016 is a striking single-vineyard Champagne that showcases the power and finesse of Bouzy’s celebrated Grand Cru terroir. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, it reflects Nicolas Maillart’s terroir-driven philosophy and the distinctive character of an outstanding vintage.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a luminous golden hue with a refined, persistent stream of bubbles. The nose opens with vibrant red berry aromas of cherry and raspberry, layered with citrus, spice, toasted almond, brioche, and a subtle mineral edge from extended lees ageing. The palate is generous and structured, with a silky mousse, precise acidity, and impressive depth. Ripe fruit, chalky minerality, and nuanced spice carry through to a long, elegant finish. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, likely to gain even more complexity and savoury depth with time in bottle.

Production
Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grown on the Jolivettes parcel in Bouzy, this wine comes from south-facing slopes with chalk-rich soils that encourage full ripeness while preserving freshness and minerality. The 2016 vintage brought both concentration and liveliness, resulting in a wine with notable tension and complexity. Vinification is focused on expressing the site’s identity, with extended lees ageing contributing texture and layered complexity.

Food & Serving
An excellent match for duck breast, quail, foie gras, or mature hard cheeses, where its structure and depth can complement rich, savoury flavours. Serve chilled, ideally around 8-10°C, and consider a brief decant only if the wine is particularly closed on opening, though it is generally best enjoyed fresh from the bottle to preserve its fine mousse.

Producer
Champagne Nicolas Maillart is a respected grower-producer known for expressive, terroir-focused Champagnes from top sites in the Montagne de Reims and beyond. With a reputation for precision, site transparency, and premium single-vineyard cuvées, the estate has earned strong recognition among Champagne enthusiasts for combining traditional craftsmanship with a modern, meticulous approach.

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