Presentation
Based in Ladoix-Serrigny, at the foot of the Corton hill, this family house dates back to 1895. Jean-Pierre Maldant chose in 1998 to leave the Hospices de Beaune to devote himself fully to his estate. Since 2010, his son Pierre-François Maldant has been in charge of vinification. The vineyard of 10 hectares extends over several prestigious villages of the Côte de Beaune: Ladoix-Serrigny, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Chorey-lès-Beaune, and Aloxe-Corton. Cultural practices are reasoned, with old-fashioned plowing and manual harvesting. The range covers a wide palette of appellations, from regional to Premier Crus and Grand Crus, including the renowned Corton-Charlemagne. Vinifications highlight balance and finesse, with precise aging that enhances the terroirs. Specificity of the estate: preserved family know-how, offering racy wines faithful to their terroir.
Location
The Domaine’s parcel covers 0.15 ha and is located in the lieu-dit “Les Beaumonts,” long considered the most qualitative site in the appellation. This 60-year-old vine produces very small, highly concentrated grapes. Vineyard area: 0.15 ha.
Terroir
The soil consists of marly-limestone alluvium over a stony subsoil, with occasional ferruginous tones, carried down from the Côte over millennia.
In the vineyard
Strict debudding and leaf thinning.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Our white wines are made from Chardonnay. After manual harvesting into small crates, the grapes are pressed whole without destemming or crushing, allowing the stems to act as natural drains. After gentle pressing, the must is settled for 24 hours to remove the coarsest lees. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in oak barrels.
Ageing
Aged for 11 months in oak barrels, 25% of which are new, on fine lees with regular bâtonnage until the end of winter.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serving Temperature: 11°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A light gold robe. The Chardonnay expresses itself with notes of white flowers, hazelnut, and lemongrass. Slightly brisk in its youth, this fruity wine quickly reveals a supple texture and develops a flavorful, lingering richness.
Food pairings
Ideal with fish, seafood, poultry, and goat cheese.