Presentation
The Domaine MAILLARD Père et Fils was created in 1766 but it was not until 1952 that it finally settled in Chorey-les-Beaune. Starting from a few plots cultivated 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
0.71 hectare plot.
Terroir
The soil consists 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, leaving 6 to 7 clusters per vine.
Harvest
After manual harvesting, the grapes are sorted and the best bunches are selected. Bunches that lack maturity or are damaged (botrytis) are systematically separated and destroyed. Therefore, 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 finished, the wine is put into a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
Aging in 228-liter barrels, 50% of which are new, for 18 months. Bottled 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 : 40 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Wine with a beautiful complex and fine violet-purple robe, the nose expresses the core, cherry, and sweet spices. The full mouth is pleasant, built on a powerful body.
Food pairings
He goes very well with pigeon or rabbit in red sauce.