Nicolas Maillart

Les Auges 1er Cru 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The 2020 Les Auges Premier Cru cuvée by Nicolas Maillart is a rare and accomplished expression of Pinot Noir from Villers-Allerand, a Premier Cru vineyard in the Montagne de Reims. Made from a single plot cultivated organically and vinified entirely in oak, this Brut Nature champagne combines power, freshness, and purity. A signature cuvée, crafted with precision and without compromise, for lovers of terroir champagnes with a strong personality.

An exceptional Premier Cru terroir

Located on the heights of Villers-Allerand, classified as Premier Cru, the Les Auges plot covers 1.2 hectares. Planted in 1973 and 2010, it rests on rich clay-limestone soils, perfectly suited to Pinot Noir. The terroir is distinguished by its ability to restore the freshness of the limestone subsoil while giving the wine density.

The vineyard is certified organic and is cultivated with respect for living organisms. The Maillart estate applies advanced agroecological practices to allow the terroir to express itself with sincerity.

Uncompromising winemaking

The 2020 harvest is vinified entirely in wood, without malolactic fermentation. This method preserves the wine's natural tension while giving it a beautiful aromatic complexity. The wine is unadulterated (Brut Nature – 0 g/l), allowing the finesse of the terroir to express itself without artifice.

The 2020 vintage in Villers-Allerand

In Champagne, 2020 was marked by favorable weather conditions: a warm spring, a dry summer, and an early harvest under sunny skies. In Villers-Allerand, this allowed the grapes to reach perfect ripeness, resulting in dense, well-balanced wines. The decision not to carry out malolactic fermentation and to age in wood magnifies the taut and precise profile of this sunny vintage.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  Intense golden yellow color with coppery highlights, enlivened by fine, dynamic effervescence.

• Nose

  Deep and expressive nose with aromas of ripe red fruit, plum andsweet spices. Notes of noble wood and pastry enrich a racy and complex bouquet.

• Palate

  The palate is full-bodied, taut and mineral. It expresses a perfect balance between the generosity of Pinot Noir and the chalky freshness of the terroir. The finish is long, with notes of black cherry, graphite and white pepper.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Wild mushroom tartlets
• Comté cheese gougères
• Bresaola toast with ricotta

Main dishes

• Roasted chicken with thyme
• Filet mignon with chanterelle mushrooms
• Risotto with porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese

Desserts

• Poached pears with spiced syrup
• Hazelnut financier
• Fresh fig tart

The price of Nicolas Maillart's Les Auges 2020 champagne

Les Auges 2020 champagne by Nicolas Maillart is available at a price of 75,95 €. A rare, artisanal cuvée from a unique terroir and vinified with the utmost care, perfect for enriching a connoisseur's cellar.

Reviews of Les Auges 2020

Connoisseurs praise the precision of the fruit and the vibrant minerality of this cuvée. A confidential wine, acclaimed for its integrity and tension, which is equally appealing as an aperitif or with gourmet dishes. Read reviews of Les Auges.

Storage and serving

Enjoy now for its brightness and freshness, or keep for 6 to 9 years to reveal more complexity. Serve at 62-58°F in a tulip or white wine glass to bring out all its aromatic richness.