Nicolas Maillart

Jolivettes Grand Cru 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

An intense signature of Bouzy's Pinot Noir Grand Cru, Champagne Nicolas Maillart's cuvée Jolivettes 2020 is a veritable ode to terroir. Produced from an exceptional locality, this plot-based cuvée delivers a powerful, racy, mineral interpretation of Pinot Noir, vinified 100% in wood. A brut nature champagne with remarkable structure, for lovers of great wines with character.

A Grand Cru terroir in the heart of Bouzy

Jolivettes is located on the limestone slopes of the prestigious Grand Cru village of Bouzy, on the Montagne de Reims. The 0.58-hectare plot has been planted with Pinot Noir using massal selection since 1987. The soil is a blend of outcropping chalk, clay and Campanian limestone, giving depth and tension to the wines.

The vines are cultivated using an agroecological approach, combining ploughing of the soil, organic and biodynamic treatments (conditions permitting), and rigorous attention to the natural balance of the plant and soil.

100% wood vinification

Harvested in the 2020 vintage, this Pinot Noir Grand Cru is entirely vinified in oak barrels, without malolactic fermentation. This method gives the cuvée relief, depth and aromatic complexity. The wine is bottled with zero dosage (Brut Nature), to let the terroir speak for itself with maximum purity.

The 2020 vintage at Bouzy

The 2020 vintage was marked by sunny weather, rapid flowering and an early harvest. At Bouzy, this year's Pinot Noirs are powerful, ripe and precise. The chalky terroir of Jolivettes gave the wine remarkable tension, balancing the richness of the vintage with intense mineral freshness.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  A deep golden color with coppery highlights, animated by a fine, lively effervescence.

• Nose

  The nose reveals great depth, with notes of black cherry, black tea and cinnamon, supported by elegant woody aromas and a slight reduction typical of great wines aged in oak.

• Palate

  A full, structured attack on the palate. The wine unfurls a powerful body, underpinned by firm acidity and chalky minerality. The finish is long and intense, with notes of ripe fruit, spices and fine salinity.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Comté cheese puff pastries
• Mini-brochettes of smoked duck breast
• Duck rillettes with sweet spices

Dishes

• Roast pigeon with mushrooms
• Veal chop with morel mushrooms
• Wild boar fillet with pepper sauce

Desserts

• Roasted pear with spices
• Prune tarte tatin
• Dark chocolate with fleur de sel

Price of Nicolas Maillart champagne Jolivettes Grand Cru 2020

The price of Nicolas Maillart's Jolivettes Grand Cru 2020 champagne is 99,95 €. This confidential cuvée, vinified in oak barrels, will appeal to lovers of powerful, complex champagnes designed for gastronomy.

Opinions on cuvée Jolivettes Grand Cru

Enthusiasts of great terroirs hail the precision and depth of this cuvée. Renowned critic Richard Juhlin describes it as "the new flagship of the house", awarding it a score of 95/100. See reviews on Jolivettes 2020.

Storage and service

Jolivettes Grand Cru 2020 can be enjoyed now, or cellared for 8-12 years to reveal its full complexity. Serve at 10-12°C in a white wine glass to appreciate its texture and aromatic intensity.