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Mailly Grand Cru
Mailly Grand Cru
Mailly Grand Cru is a renowned wine producer located in the heart of Champagne, France. This prestigious winery has been producing exceptional Champagnes since its establishment in 1929. The Mailly Grand Cru vineyards cover an area of 70 hectares, with most of the vines classified as Grand Cru, the highest quality designation in Champagne.
The Mailly Grand Cru vineyards are situated on the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims, which is known for its unique terroir that is perfect for growing Pinot Noir grapes. This grape variety is the backbone of Mailly's Champagnes, giving them a rich, full-bodied character and excellent aging potential. The winery also uses Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes in their blends, carefully selected from neighboring Grand Cru vineyards.
One of the key factors that sets Mailly Grand Cru apart from other Champagne producers is their commitment to sustainable viticulture. The winery has been using environmentally friendly farming practices for decades, which not only helps to preserve the natural balance of the soil but also produces grapes of exceptional quality. This attention to detail and respect for the environment is reflected in the quality of their Champagnes.
The Mailly Grand Cru range consists of a variety of Champagnes, each offering a unique expression of their terroir. Their flagship wine, the Mailly Grand Cru Brut Reserve, is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, aged for at least three years in the winery's cellars. This wine is elegant and complex, with notes of ripe fruit, brioche, and a delicate minerality.
Another notable Champagne from Mailly Grand Cru is the Blanc de Noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir cuvée. This wine is a true reflection of the winery's expertise in working with this grape variety, with a robust and intense character that is balanced by a subtle acidity.
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Mailly Grand Cru
Mailly Grand Cru is a cooperative champagne house based in the village of Mailly-Champagne, located in the Montagne de Reims sub-region. The cooperative was founded by growers from the village, whose vineyards hold Grand Cru classification, one of only seventeen villages in Champagne to carry this designation. Because the cooperative draws exclusively from this single Grand Cru village, all of its champagnes are produced from estate-grown fruit.
Mailly-Champagne's Grand Cru vineyards are planted predominantly with Pinot Noir, which thrives on the chalky soils of the Montagne de Reims and contributes structure, red fruit character, and vinous depth to the wines. Chardonnay plays a secondary but important role, providing freshness and aromatic lift. The resulting champagnes tend to be fuller-bodied and more vinous than those from predominantly Chardonnay villages such as Cramant or Avize, reflecting the character of a Pinot Noir-dominant terroir.
Among the cooperative's top cuvées is Les Échansons, a prestige blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from the oldest vines in the cooperative's holdings. It is produced only in selected vintages and undergoes extended aging on the lees, resulting in greater complexity and depth than the house's standard releases.