Presentation
The MAILLARD Estate was established in 1766 but it was not until 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 while practicing sustainable farming for many years.
Location
1.82 hectares parcel.
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 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 complete, the wine is put into a tank to rest for a few days.
Ageing
In 228-liter barrels, including 25% new barrels for 18 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Adorned with a peony hue, it exhales delicate scents of red fruits: redcurrant, cherry. The palate has a lively attack and a beautiful silkiness that opens up with aeration to reveal Morello cherry.
Food pairings
It goes well with guinea fowl or duck.