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 cultivated by Daniel MAILLARD, the estate has expanded to cover 19 hectares today, spread across 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 years.
Location
Plot of 1.47 hectares.
Terroir
The soil consists of marly limestones and marls from the Middle and Upper Jurassic periods. 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 and rigorous selection in the vineyard of the best bunches, the pressing is pneumatic, with a long duration at low pressure.
Winemaking
Once the juice is extracted, it is put in a tank for settling and then placed in barrels. Unlike red wine, the alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels.
Ageing
Breeding in 228-liter barrels, including new barrels, for 12 to 18 months during which there is stirring, the fine lees are put back into suspension to 'feed and round off' the wine. Then, the wine is clarified and filtered, and finally, bottled.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 years old
Serving
10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Pale yellow wine, it displays an expressive floral nose accompanied by a touch of minerality. The mouthfeel is characterized by softness and roundness.
Food pairings
It is ideal as an aperitif or to accompany a trout in papillote.