Nicolas Maillart

Les Auges 1er Cru 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Nicolas Maillart's Cuvée Les Auges Premier Cru 2020 is a rare and accomplished expression of Pinot Noir from Villers-Allerand, a Montagne de Reims Premier Cru. Produced from a single parcel of vines grown organically and vinified entirely in wood, this Brut Nature Champagne combines power, freshness and purity. A cuvée d'auteur, crafted with precision and without compromise, for lovers of terroir champagnes with an assertive personality.

An exceptional Premier Cru terroir

Situated in the hills above Villers-Allerand, a Premier Cru, the Les Auges parcel covers 1.2 hectares. Planted in 1973 and 2010, it lies on rich clay-limestone soils perfectly suited to Pinot Noir. The terroir is characterized by its ability to bring out the freshness of the limestone subsoil, while giving density to the wine.

The vines are certified organic and cultivated with respect for the living world. Domaine Maillart applies advanced agro-ecological practices to let the terroir 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 imparting a beautiful aromatic complexity. The wine is not dosed(Brut Nature - 0 g/l), to express without artifice all the finesse of the terroir.

The 2020 vintage at Villers-Allerand

In Champagne, the 2020 vintage was marked by favorable weather conditions: a warm spring, a dry summer and an early, sunny harvest. At Villers-Allerand, this enabled us to harvest perfectly ripe grapes, producing dense, well-balanced wines. The decision not to carry out malolactic fermentation and to age the wine in wood magnifies the taut, precise profile of this sunny vintage.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Intense golden yellow with copper highlights, animated by a fine, dynamic effervescence.

• Nose

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

• Palate

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

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Woodland mushroom tartlets
• Gougères with comté cheese
• Bresaola and ricotta toast

Dishes

• Roast poultry with thyme
• Filet mignon with chanterelle mushrooms
• Risotto with porcini mushrooms and parmesan

Desserts

• Poached pears in spiced syrup
• Hazelnut Financier
• Fresh fig tart

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Auges 2020 price list

Nicolas Maillart's Les Auges 2020 champagne is priced at 75,95 €. A rare, hand-crafted cuvée from a unique terroir and vinified with the utmost care, perfect for enriching a connoisseur's cellar.

Opinions on Les Auges 2020

Enthusiasts praise the precision of the fruit and the vibrant minerality of this cuvée. A confidential wine, acclaimed for its straightforwardness and tension, it is equally seductive as an aperitif or with gourmet dishes. Read more about Cuvée 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 10-12°C in a tulip or white wine glass to bring out all its aromatic richness.