Powerful, precise, and elegant, Nicolas Maillart's Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020 champagne is a Blanc de Noirs crafted for lovers of terroir champagnes. Made from a plot located in the heart of the Bouzy Grand Cru, it reveals a bold personality that is fruity, taut, and salty. Vinified in barrels and without dosage, it embodies the estate's signature style: a straightforward wine that is true to its origins.
An exceptional terroir in the heart of Bouzy
The Les Ronsures vineyard is located on the lower slopes of the village of Bouzy, classified as Grand Cru, in the heart of the Côte des Noirs. This 0.8-hectare plot, planted with Pinot Noir from mass selection for over 30 years, rests on chalky Campanian soil. The soils are worked by plowing, using an environmentally friendly approach that combines organic and biodynamic principles with traditional practices when necessary.
Controlled aging to reveal the Pinot Noir
Harvested during the 2020 vintage, this cuvée is vinified entirely in oak barrels, with eight months of aging on lees. The wine is then bottled with cork and a zero dosage (0 g/l). Malolactic fermentation is not sought in order to preserve the wine's natural tension and expression of the terroir.
The 2020 vintage in Bouzy
2020 was a very good vintage in Champagne, marked by a warm spring and rapid ripening of the grapes. In Bouzy, this sunny year allowed the Pinot Noir to achieve an optimal balance between concentration and freshness. The chalky soils played their role as water regulators, ensuring beautiful aromatic precision in the juices.
Tasting notes
Color
The Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020 champagne has a deep golden color with subtle pink highlights, revealing the maturity of the vintage.
Nose
The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, cinnamon, andsweet spices. A beautiful reduction gives it additional depth, while chalky notes highlight its origin.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied and structured, supported by firm acidity. The wine unfolds on a salty, mineral framework with a dense texture. The finish is long, with a chalky texture and remarkable persistence.
Serving suggestions
- Mini smoked duck breast skewers
- Truffle gougères
- Game rillettes
- Roast duck with figs
- Pork tenderloin with mushrooms
- Beetroot and Parmesan risotto
- Poached pear in red wine
- Dark chocolate and hazelnut biscuit
- Thin plum tart
The price of Nicolas Maillart's 2020 Ronsures Pinot Noir
The price of a bottle of Nicolas Maillart's Les Ronsures Pinot Noir 2020 champagne is 81,95 £GB. This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru, produced in limited quantities, will appeal to lovers of unique and expressive champagnes.
Reviews of the Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020
This cuvée is praised for its aromatic frankness, density, and assertive minerality. Connoisseurs appreciate its delicious yet tense profile, faithful to the spirit of the Bouzy terroir. Read reviews of the Les Ronsures Pinot Noir cuvée.
Storage and serving
This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru can be enjoyed now to appreciate its vibrant freshness, or cellared for 7 to 12 years to develop more complex tertiary aromas. Serve between 62 and 55°F in a tulip glass for optimal tasting.
Anecdote about this cuvée
Les Ronsures is a historic plot of the Nicolas Maillart estate that has been meticulously cultivated for several generations. Its name evokes the thorny bushes that once covered these hillsides, now replaced by exceptional vines. A confidential cuvée that embodies both tradition and excellence.
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