Nicolas Maillart

Mont Martin Premier Cru 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Mont Martin 1er Cru 2020 cuvée from Nicolas Maillart Champagne is a single vineyard cuvée made exclusively from Pinot Meunier (100%). It comes from the Les Monts Martin vineyard, located in Villers-Allerand, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, classified as Premier Cru. Aged in wood and undosed (Brut Nature 0 g/L), this cuvée intensely expresses the richness of its grape variety and the uniqueness of its clay-limestone terroir.

The production of Mont Martin 1er Cru 2020 Nicolas Maillart champagne

True to his desire to reveal the truth of the terroirs, Nicolas Maillart has created a champagne of great aromatic intensity.

Vinification

• Vinification and aging in oak barrels to enrich the complexity and add a slight woody touch.
• Aged on lees for 8 months, developing volume and depth.
• No malolactic fermentation is carried out in order to preserve the wine's tension and energy.
• Brut Nature dosage (0 g/L), revealing the wine in its most authentic purity.

The 2020 vintage

The year 2020 in Champagne was marked by a sunny, dry summer, resulting in grapes of exceptional ripeness. The Pinot Meunier from Villers-Allerand offered generous, concentrated fruit with remarkable natural balance. The vintage produces expressive wines with a saline tension and interesting aging potential.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The color is light golden yellow with luminous highlights. The effervescence is fine and regular.

• Nose

  The nose opens with aromas of ripe fruit —pear, yellow apple, mirabelle plum—accompanied by more complex notes of dried fruit, sweet spices, and a slightly toasted touch from aging in wood.

• Palate

  The palate is full-bodied, vinous, and expressive. The fruitiness of Pinot Meunier dominates, supported by a mineral freshness. The finish is long and salty.

Food pairing suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Wild mushroom puff pastries
• Mini skewers of marinated poultry
• Gougères with mature cheese

Maindishes

• Veal sweetbreads with morel mushrooms
• Roast free-range chicken with fresh herbs
• Grilled sea bream fillet and seasonal vegetables

Desserts

• Thin pear tart
• Dried fruit crumble
• Revisited lemon tart

Storage and serving tips

Store this champagne

The 2020 Mont Martin cuvée should be stored horizontally in a cool, dark cellar, between 10 and 12°C, with a stable humidity of around 70%.

Aging potential

It can be enjoyed now for its vibrant freshness and fruitiness, but can also be stored for 5 to 8 years to develop more evolved notes of dried fruit and spices.

Serving suggestions

Serve this champagne at a temperature of 9 to 10°C in a large tulip glass or white wine glass. A few minutes of aeration in the glass will bring out its aromatic richness.