{"product_id":"nicolas-maillart-jolivettes-grand-cru-2016","title":"Nicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicolas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\n\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Nicolas Maillart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252076106065,"sku":"FW-5946","price":106.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/jolivettes_nv.png?v=1783443030","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/nicolas-maillart-jolivettes-grand-cru-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}