Champagne Extra Brut
Millésime 2018

The Champagne Millésimé represents one of the purest and most vibrant expressions of the Mailly style, the result of a balanced vintage and an oenological approach devoted to precision and transparency of terroir. It is a parcellar cuvée that combines depth and tension, with a character of great finesse and an aromatic definition reflecting the perfect ripeness of the fruit. A blend of 76% Pinot Noir and 24% Chardonnay, sourced mainly from the lieux-dits Les Godots près Romont, Le Village, and Sous la Ville Coop, parcels selected for their consistent quality and excellent balance between acidity and sugar maturity.

This edition, Millésime 2018, involved whole-cluster pressing, with fermentation carried out partly in stainless steel and partly in barrels (8.8%), followed by controlled malolactic fermentation to enhance balance and roundness. After tirage, the wine undergoes ageing on the lees for a minimum of five years in traditional chalk crayères, while the very low dosage (2.3 g/l) defines an Extra Brut style of remarkable precision, amplifying its crystalline energy and sense of invigorating harmony.

On tasting, Millésimé 2018 shows a deep straw-yellow colour with golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose opens with flinty notes and hints of smokiness, followed by aromas of toasted bread, stone fruit, woodland spices, and ripe citrus. On the palate, it is full and tense, with a citrus-driven attack, a firm mid-palate, and a vibrant finish, supported by mineral freshness and a barely perceptible sweetness, perfectly balanced. The precise structure and long, refined persistence confirm the stylistic signature of Maison Mailly, founded on elegance, purity, and impeccable savoir-faire.