Presentation
The Domaine MAILLARD Father and Son was created in 1766 but it was in 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. From a few plots operated by Daniel MAILLARD, the estate has expanded to now cover 19 hectares spread over 7 villages: Chorey-les-Beaune, Savigny-les-Beaune, Beaune, Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Meursault, and Volnay. Today, the estate is managed by Pascal MAILLARD, Daniel's son, representing the tenth generation. It produces a wide range of wines by practicing sustainable farming for years.
Location
Plot of 1.47 hectares.
Terroir
Soils consisting of marly limestones and marls from the Middle and Upper Jurassic period.
In the vineyard
Traditional with plowing, green harvest, leaving 6 to 7 clusters per vine.
Winemaking
The pneumatic pressing is quite long at low pressure. Once the juice is extracted, it is put in a tank for settling and then transferred to barrels. Unlike red wine, the alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels.
Ageing
In 228-liter barrels, including new barrels, for 12 to 18 months during which stirring is carried out, the fine lees are put back into suspension to 'nourish and round out' the wine.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 years old
Serving
10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Pale yellow wine, it displays an expressive floral nose accompanied by a touch of minerality. The mouthfeel is characterized by suppleness and roundness.
Food pairings
It is ideal for an aperitif or to accompany a trout in parchment.