Presentation
The MAILLARD Estate was established in 1766 but it was not until 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. From a few plots cultivated 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 many years.
Location
Plot of 1.10 hectares.
Terroir
The soil foundation consists of marly limestones and marls from the Middle and Upper Jurassic period. These are brown soils mixed with pebbles and gravel from hard limestones.
In the vineyard
Traditional with plowing, green harvesting, leave 6 to 7 clusters per vine.
Harvest
After manual harvesting, the sorting and selection of the best bunches is carried out. Bunches that lack maturity or are damaged (botrytis) are systematically separated and destroyed. Thus, only the best bunches are put into the vat for vinification.
Winemaking
This one lasts 12 to 15 days at a controlled temperature with 1 to 2 punch-downs per day. When the winemaking process is completed, the wine is put into a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
Aging in 228-liter barrels, 75% of which are new, for 18 months. Bottling after a light filtration to preserve the wine's full character, aroma, body, and length on the palate.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 35 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
Over 15 years
Tasting
This great Corton, with its purple color and violet reflections, expresses roasted notes and hints of pinot noir at first, then opens up to the undergrowth and the animal side.
Food pairings
It goes perfectly with woodcock and wild boar.