Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium-Bodied, Creamy & Structured | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Brut (Dry) | ●●●●● |
| Effervescence | Fine, Silky & Persistent Mousse | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Bright, Fresh & Energizing | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Unoaked (Stainless steel fermentation & traditional bottle aging) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 93 pts
- 93 Points - JamesSuckling.com: "Candied strawberry with cantaloup and peach on both the nose and palate. Orange peel, too. Full-bodied with layers of fruit, yet there’s firmness and real form to this, with bright acidity and a long, zesty finish. Dry at the end. 89% pinot noir and 11% chardonnay. Dosage 6.6g/L. Disgorged in January 2022. Drink now."
- Grand Cru Mailly Terroir: Sourced entirely from the historic, chalky slopes of Mailly-Champagne, classified strictly as a 100% Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims. The north-facing aspect preserves cool acidity, while the rich chalk subsoils impart unmistakable minerality and structure to the Pinot Noir.
- Artisanal Co-Operative Excellence: Founded by vine growers in 1929 on top of subterranean chalk galleries, Champagne Mailly exclusively uses estate-grown grand cru grapes. This cuvée relies heavily on Pinot Noir (around 85–90%) with a splash of Chardonnay, achieving its lovely pink hue and layered complexity through meticulous blending and prolonged bottle aging on lees.
Highlights
- 100% Grand Cru Champagne crafted primarily from Pinot Noir in Mailly-Champagne, Montagne de Reims.
- A beautifully balanced release offering fresh raspberries, pie crust, red apples, and creamy silkiness.
- Produced by the esteemed Champagne Mailly Grand Cru estate; ideal for celebratory sipping or high-end food pairing.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Luminous pink-gold with a fine, lively, and persistent stream of bubbles.
- Nose: Fragrant, complex, and inviting. It opens with aromas of wild raspberries, red currants, and sliced red apples, complemented by notes of fresh bread dough, pie crust, and delicate pink rose petals.
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and silky. The entry delivers a rich wave of red fruit and pastry cream that glides across a creamy mid-palate, held together by bright, refreshing acidity and fine bubbles into a polished, classy, and bone-dry finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C in white wine glasses or tulip flutes to fully appreciate its rich aromatics and creamy texture.
- Decanting: No decanting needed; open gently and serve fresh. Enjoy now or cellar for 3 to 5 years.
- Western Pairing: Pan-seared salmon, roasted duck breast, tuna tartare, lobster tail, or charcuterie with berry preserves.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck, crispy skin roast pork belly (Siu Yuk), sushi and sashimi, or savory shrimp dumplings.
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