Nicolas Maillart

Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Powerful, precise and racy, Nicolas Maillart's Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020 is a Blanc de Noirs for lovers of terroir champagnes. Produced from a plot in the heart of the Bouzy Grand Cru, it reveals an assertive personality, at once fruity, taut and saline. Vinified in barrel and without dosage, it embodies the domaine's signature: a straightforward wine, faithful to its origins.

An exceptional terroir in the heart of Bouzy

Les Ronsures is located on the lower slopes of the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, in the heart of the Côte des Noirs. This 0.8-hectare plot, planted with Pinot Noir using massal selection for over 30 years, lies on Campanian chalky soil. The soil is worked by ploughing, with an environmentally-friendly approach combining organic and biodynamic principles with traditional practices where necessary.

Controlled ageing to reveal Pinot Noir

Harvested in the 2020 vintage, this cuvée is vinified entirely in oak barrels, and aged for 8 months on lees. The wine is then bottled under cork, with a brut nature dosage (0 g/l). Malolactic fermentation is not sought in order to preserve the wine's natural tension and expression of terroir.

The 2020 vintage at Bouzy

2020 is shaping up to be a very fine vintage in Champagne, marked by a warm spring and rapid ripening of the grapes. In Bouzy, this sunny year enabled the Pinot Noir to achieve an optimal balance between concentration and freshness. The chalky soils played their role as water regulators, ensuring a fine aromatic precision to the juices.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020 is a deep golden color with subtle pink highlights, revealing the maturity of the vintage.

• Nose

  The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, cinnamon andsweet spices. A fine reduction lends further depth, while chalky notes underline its origin.

• Palate

  Full-bodied, structured and supported by firm acidity. The wine unfolds on a saline, mineral framework, with a dense texture. The finish is long, with a chalky chewiness and remarkable persistence.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Mini skewers of smoked duck breast
• Truffle gougères
• Game rillettes

Dishes

• Roast duck with figs
• Pork filet mignon with mushrooms
• Risotto with beet and parmesan

Desserts

• Pear poached in red wine
• Dark chocolate and hazelnut cookie
• Fine plum tart

Nicolas Maillart Ronsures Pinot Noir 2020 price list

The price of Nicolas Maillart's Les Ronsures Pinot Noir 2020 champagne is 99,95 €. This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru produced in confidential quantities will appeal to lovers of singular, expressive champagnes.

Opinions on Ronsures Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2020

This cuvée is hailed for its aromatic openness, density and assertive minerality. Connoisseurs appreciate its greedy yet taut profile, true to the spirit of the Bouzy terroir. Read reviews of Les Ronsures Pinot Noir.

Storage and serving

This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru can be enjoyed now to benefit from its vibrant freshness, or cellared between 7 and 12 years to develop more complex tertiary aromas. Serve between 10 and 12°C in a tulip-shaped glass for optimal tasting.

Anecdote about this cuvée

Les Ronsures is a historic parcel of the Nicolas Maillart estate, meticulously cultivated for several generations. Its name evokes the thorny bushes once found on these hillsides, now replaced by exceptional vines. A confidential cuvée that embodies both tradition and excellence.