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
- Wild mushroom puff pastries
- Mini skewers of marinated poultry
- Gougères with mature cheese
- Veal sweetbreads with morel mushrooms
- Roast free-range chicken with fresh herbs
- Grilled sea bream fillet and seasonal vegetables
- 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.
