Presentation
The Domaine MAILLARD Père et Fils was created in 1766 but it was in 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. Starting 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
Plot of 1.10 hectares.
Terroir
The soil base 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, leaving 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 tank 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 complete, the wine is put into a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
Breeding in 228 liter barrels with 75% new barrels for 18 months. Bottling after a slight filtration to let the wine keep all its character, its aroma, its substance, and its length in the mouth.
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 highlights, expresses toasted notes and hints of pinot noir at first, then opens up to the undergrowth and animal side.
Food pairings
It goes perfectly with woodcock and wild boar.