Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs

Lieu-dit is a French term used to refer to a specific part of a vineyard that is usually recognised for its completely unique characteristics. They produce the most special wines that are only made in the best vintages, like Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1.er Cru Blanc de Blancs.

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1.er Cru Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling wine made by Nicolas Maillart in the A.O.C. Champagne. Nicolas, who is the ninth generation of a family of winegrowers, has moved towards Les Chaillots and Gillis, two premier cru plots in Ecueil, in the north of the A.O.C. Champagne, in the Montagne de Reim. As we have said these lieux-dits are known for their unique characteristics, and for Les Chaillots and Gillis, this uniqueness comes from their old vines facing south on a hillside, planted in the middle of the vineyard on clay and loamy soils, with some traces of limestone sand (in the case of Gillis). These modest soils, formed by the accumulation of marine sediments that retain water perfectly, are home to the Chardonnay, one of the three leading varieties in the denomination that grow under the influence of both an Atlantic and an oceanic climate with contrasting temperatures and achieving a great balance of acidity and sugar.

Following manual cultivation taking an organic approach and avoiding chemicals, the clusters are taken to the winery where they are processed in the same way, always seeking minimal intervention and the maximum expressiveness of the terroir. Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1.er Cru Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling wine that is characterised by a long aging in wooden vats, manual disgorgement and a minimum rest of 6 months before being released for sale. It should also be noted that Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1.er Cru Blanc de Blancs is bottled without being filtered, maintaining all the essence of the Chardonnay and all the strength of the A.O.C. Champagne.

Nicolas Maillart Champagne Les Chaillots Gillis 1.er Cru Blanc de Blancs is a great opportunity; a special occasion that can only be enjoyed in the most interesting vintages.