Grand cru reserve brut (Champagne Mailly)

Drink today or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant before drinking. Dating back to 1929, Champagne Mailly is one of the oldest cooperatives in the French region of Champagne. Following the First World War, 24 local Mailly grape growers came together to form the ‘Société de Producteurs de Mailly Champagne’ with the goal of producing champagne from grapes exclusively grown in the village. Due to the topography of the village, Mailly has long been recognized as one of the most extraordinary of the Champagne Villages, earning Grand Cru status in 1911 and 1920. Even today, only 17 of the 320 villages in the Champagne AOC are currently given Grand Cru status, with Mailly Grand Cru being the only Champagne producer to source all of its wines from Grand Cru vineyards. The Grand Cru Reserve Brut is made up of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. Fermentation took place in a mix of stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, then aged in bottle in traditional chalk cellars. Perfect for friendly celebrations or romantic dinners, this Champagne is bright on the nose with fresh pear and bursting citrus leading to a note of toasted almond and biscuit. The palate opens up with dense apricot and green apple. Zippy acidity on the front palate is rounded out żeby plush brioche notes and a nutty finish. These bubbles can be enjoyed alone or with a variety of foods including oysters, tuna dishes, soft cheeses, or apple pie.