Champagne Nicolas Maillart - Coupés - Franc de Pied 2018
Nicolas Maillart Champagnes are produced in the village of Ecueil, in the Montagne de Reims in Champagne . The family estate was taken over by Nicolas Maillard, 9th generation, in 2003 after studying engineering and oenology. The vineyard is based solely on the Montagne de Reims, on sites classified as Premiers and Grands Crus . True to the typicality of the region, it includes a high proportion of Pinot Noir (75%) supplemented by Chardonnay. There is also a parcel of Francs Pied planted in 1973 with mass selection Pinot Noir without rootstock, as the vineyard was originally. The estate is managed according to sustainable viticulture , respectful of the environment. Since 2009, 130 m² of photovoltaic panels (which represent a production equivalent to 90% of total consumption) have been built in order to help respect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint. The wines are labeled with High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3.
Les Coupés comes from the Premier Cru vineyard of Ecueil. It is a Blanc de Noirs made from mass selection Pinot Noir, planted in 1973 without rootstock. The grapes were fermented in recent barrels, with aging on lees for more than 6 months. Malolactic fermentation was not carried out. The wine was disgorged in February 2022, and bottled without dosage (but labeled Extra-Brut).
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir