Mailly Grand Cru : L'Intemporelle 2018

Characteristics and Tasting Tips of L'Intemporelle 2018 from Mailly Grand Cru

Tasting

Nose
Delightful floral, fruity (white fruits) and citrus zest aromas harmoniously combine in a broad and rich nose.

Palate
The silky and structured palate charms with its liveliness and citrus aromas.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this cuvée pairs perfectly with roasted scallops, line-caught sea bass in a salt or clay crust, turbot seared on one side, or a white truffle risotto.

A vibrant Brut Champagne with a beautiful aromatic expression

The Estate

Situated in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, the Maison of Champagne Mailly Grand Cru is remarkable both for its terroir, which imparts finesse and balance to its cuvées, and for its contemporary history.

The year 1929 indeed marks the creation of the Société de Producteurs de Mailly Champagne, established in response to the economic crisis following the First World War. The union of several winemakers aimed to produce highly refined cuvées that showcase this Grand Cru classified terroir since 1920.

Fresh and endowed with beautiful minerality, the wines of the Maison of Champagne Mailly Grand Cru are renowned for their balance, their refined style, and their great elegance.

The Vineyard

Mailly Grand Cru oversees a 70-hectare terroir spread over more than 600 parcels. Eighty winemakers dedicate rigorous attention to this exceptional Champagne terroir.

The Wine

Produced since the 1990 harvest, the cuvée L'Intemporelle from Mailly Grand Cru comes from a rigorous selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are hand-harvested. Exclusive use of the first pressing. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and in barrels. Aging is carried out on laths in traditional chalk cellars. The dosage of this Brut cuvée is 6 to 7 g/liter.

Blend

Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%).