Presentation
The Domaine MAILLARD Père et Fils was created in 1766 but it was in 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. From a few plots worked by Daniel MAILLARD, the estate has expanded to 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
0.49 hectares plot.
Terroir
The soil base is made up of marly limestones and marls from the Middle and Upper Jurassic period. These are brown soils mixed with pebbles and hard limestones gravels.
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 done. Bunches lacking maturity or 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 transferred to a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
Aging in 228-liter barrels with 50% new barrels for 18 months. Bottling after a light filtration to preserve the wine's character, aroma, texture, and length on the palate.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Vineyard very well located, next to the Aloxe-Corton 1er cru. Ruby red in color, intense nose of red fruits, powerful and round mouth with silky tannins.
Food pairings
He goes very well with eggs in red wine sauce, coq au vin.