CHAMPAGNE MAILLY GRAND CRU

Site du Champagne Mailly Grand Cru situé sur les Montagnes de Reims

• Les racines d'un Grand Cru

  
  
  

• History of the vineyard

  

  The village of Mailly is said to derive its name from the Latin Malliusacum.
  Grapes have been grown in Mailly for centuries, since before the building of Reims Cathedral in the 13th Century.
  Mailly wines were much appreciated by the church and nobility and graced all of the finest tables from the Middle Ages onward.
  Mailly winegrowers have witnessed the landmark events that shaped French history, contributing to the rising fortunes of Champagne in the 17th Century.

• Grand Cru

  

  Mailly Champagne was classified Grand Cru in 1920.
  The exceptional quality of Mailly grapes comes from the area\'s chalk subsoil that regulates soil temperature and humidity, and hillside plantings that enjoy full exposure to the sun.
  Only 17 of Champagne\'s 319 villages currently enjoy Grand Cru status.
  The fruit they produce is rare and expensive and usually reserved for the finest Champagne cuvees.
  Mailly Grand Cru is the only Champagne House to source all of its wines from Grand Cru vineyards.

• Intrepid winegrower

  

  After the ravages of World War I came the market crash of 1929 that plunged the world into Depression.
  In response, a group of intrepid winegrowers founded the association of Mailly Champagne producers, joining forces under a motto that sums up everything they stood for:
  \'à la tête par la main\' (together we can make it happen).
  They bravely determined to make richly expressive wines from fruit grown exclusively in the vineyards of their particular Grand Cru village.
  

• The spirit behind the estate

  
  
  

• A Grand Cru estate

  

  The Mailly Grand Cru estate extends across 70 hectares, entirely located in the Grand Cru village of Mailly Champagne, at the heart of the Montagne de Reims nature park.
  The vineyard is divided into 480 plots, planted to the two noble Champagne varietals, the Pinot Noir (75%) and the Chardonnay (25%).
  Blessed with a unique terroir, the vineyard is distinguished by a location that faces all four points of the compass. Most of the plots are north-facing, favouring subtle, well-balanced wines.
  Nestling in the centre of these vine-covered slopes is the winery: a glass building built above seven different levels of cellars and a kilometre-long stretch of \'crayères\' (chalk caves). This is where Mailly Grand Cru Champagne is made, exclusively from Mailly Champagne grapes.
  

• A devotion to superior-quality fruit

  

  The vines today are lovingly tended by some 80 winegrowers, all descended from that handful of men who together established this estate and resolved to prove the magnificent potential of the Mailly terroir.
  With this goal in mind, they have for many years now applied sustainable methods of cultivation – good for the soil and good for the environment.
  Every plot is managed with the greatest of care, and a common devotion to superior-quality fruit.

• Cellar secrets

  

  • Hervé Dantan, chef de cave

    Le

    chef de cave

    est le garant du style

    Mailly Grand Cru

    .
    Son art est d'imaginer puis de ciseler, à l'issue de chaque récolte, des assemblages élégants, harmonieux et expressifs : il est l'orfèvre qui créé les champagnes du domaine.
    

    Hervé Dantan

    , à Mailly depuis 1991, est aussi le gardien des crayères. Il connaît chaque caveau de ce temple minéral où reposent les cuvées qui, un jour, seront exportées dans le monde entier.
    

  • Vinifications parcellaires

    
    

    The chef de cave is the keeper of the Mailly house style.
    His skill is his ability to create elegant, harmonious blends that express the character of each harvest. He is the creative genius behind Mailly Champagnes.
    Hervé Dantan joined Mailly Champagne as chef de cave in 1991. His subterranean kingdom includes the \'crayères\': cathedral-like chalk vaults that Hervé has come to know like the back of his hand. It is here that the wines rest peacefully pending export to destinations worldwide.

  • Single-vineyard cuvees

    
    

    The chef de cave\'s strength also rests on his detailed knowledge of the vineyard. He knows that every "lieu-dit" (named plot) has specific characteristics, and works with winegrowers to organize picking and pressing accordingly.
    He has a gift for selecting the most promising fruit, choosing from a wide variety of plots that he singles out for separate fermentation in small tanks and casks.
    This emphasis on single-vineyard cuvees provides the cellar-master with a range of exceptional still wines that hold the key to successful blending.

  • Blending

    
    

    February is the time for blending – that magical, decisive moment when the die is cast.
    It is now the task of the tasting committee, guided by the chef de cave, to draw distinctions between a wide variety of aromas and tastes. More than 60 different wines are available for blending, including this year\'s wines, reserve wines, oak-aged wines and many more.
    The aim is to create a cuvee rooted in harmony and elegance – a symphonic blend of aromas and flavours.

  • Aging cellars

    
    

    This vaulted cellar is part of a kilometre-long network of crayères that were dug from the chalk by the estate\'s founding fathers over a period of more than 30 years.
    Working every winter from 1929 to 1965, with only pickaxes for tools, they created the perfect environment to mature their Grand Cru champagnes.
    It is here that Mailly champagnes develop their effervescence, stored at a constant temperature of 12°C.
    And here they will remain for many years to come, buried 19 metres underground in the cool, silent ambiance of these historic chalk pits.

• Quintessential Grand Cru styl

  

  The estate\'s wines owe their character to the fruit of a single Grand Cru vineyard. Their excellence is testament to the skills of the winegrowing team, growers and chef de cave working together.
  Mailly\'s chalky subsoil and predominance of north-facing slopes brings out a unique mineral freshness in the Pinot Noir, seamlessly melded with that vinous strength that is the mark of a thoroughbred Grand Cru. The Chardonnay blends in perfectly, adding characteristic finesse.
  The House offers a range of ten wines, each one notable for its exceptional balance, assertive vinous style, class and elegance.
  Together they celebrate the many different expressions of a quintessential Grand Cru Estate.

• Our Champagnes

  

• Classic cuvees

  Intimate tête-à-tête, formal gathering or family reunion – whatever the occasion, these classic cuvees add a touch of magic that makes each celebration unique.

  • Cuvée Brut Réserve

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      An eye of iridescent yellow gold, a complex and fruity nose, a delight on the palate, a true smile. The bubbles hail this young and fiery wine, ever sensuous with plentiful fruit notes. The aromas of lightly toasted bread covered with fresh butter, tickle the taste buds and set the conversation alight.
      It is the champagne not only for a special occasion but for any evening. Let the celebration begin!

      
      

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      The perfect and precise expression of an aperitif, our Brut Reserve (non vintage brut) is ideal for all champagne festive lunches or romantic soirees. It elegantly combines with starters such as crisp vegetables, lightly fried with Parmesan chips followed by pike perch on a bed of leeks, or supreme of poultry, a fresh Chaource cheese and apple tart "à la mode" are dishes totally suited to this very friendly wine.

      
      

    • IN DETAILS

      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Half bottle 37,5cl
      Magnum 150cl
      Jéroboam 300cl in wooden case
      Mathusalem 600cl in wooden case
      

  • Cuvée Brut MILLÉSIMÉ

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Brilliant, burnished gold colour with orange highlights punctuated by a fine, delicate effervescence. The nose has all the intensity of great vintage years with refined, complex notes of pears, nectarines, grapes, mandarins and almonds. On the palate, flavours of ripe fruits are supported by a lovely mineral edge combining smoothness and fullness with distinction and purity.

      
      

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      The innate elegance offers the most thoroughbred partners sprung from the purest and sweetest memories of the country side. Scallops with Guérande salt, roasted langoustines, one side braised turbot with "Islands spices", pan fried safran lobster, fine poultry, country veal, traditional champignons fricassees or more modern food with innovative and exciting recipes. It is the real and precise art of pairing.

      
      

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Half bottle 37,5 cl
      Magnum 150cl
      Jéroboam 300cl in wooden case
      

  • Cuvée Brut ROSÉ

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      It begins with a sumptuous and luminous pink appearance in a clear glass bottle. This is followed by the delicacy of the red fruit aromas, red currants, raspberries and strawberries fill your entire nose and palate. Its ample structure and suave allure complete your pleasure.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      As an ambassador of charm during cocktail parties, it is the wine of choice for aperitifs on the terraces and in the gardens, scented with summer perfumes, or by the glowing fireplace in winter. Mailly Grand Cru recommends this champagne with flamed quail with grapes, game, roasted white meat, tapas. Finally, desserts based on red fruits or recipes such as "Biscuits Roses de Reims trifle" will be enhanced by its taste.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 90% - Chardonnay 10 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Half bottle 37,5 cl
      Magnum 150cl
      

  • Special cuvees

    Great gastronomic Champagnes to delight the most refined palate – invaluable when serving flavourful cuisine, whether traditional or adventurous.

    • Cuvée Extra Brut

      

      • TASTING

        
        
        

        The pronounced golden hue and particularly fine bubbles reveal the deep luminous sheen of this champagne. Its elegant bouquet of May flowers with baked bread, aromas of hazelnuts and almonds, announces a wine of great plenitude. The dry aromas marry in blissful harmony with citrus and dry fruit aromas with some cocoa overtones.

      • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

        
        
        

        The ultimate aperitif wine, this full bodied champagne is the perfect companion for oysters, sevruga caviar, dressed crab and fish or meat carpaccio. For the most daring of us it is a suitable match for the true sushi and sashimi.

      • IN DETAILS

        
        
        

        ORIGIN

        
        Mailly Champagne,
        vineyard classified as Grand Cru
        

        COMPOSITION

        
        pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
        

        FORMAT

        
        Bottle 75cl
        

    • Cuvée Blanc de Noirs

      

      • TASTING

        
        
        

        Clad in an intensely deep golden robe, this wine immediately expresses the aromas of Pinot Noir and the unique terroir of Mailly Champagne. A nose of fresh spice seasoned with a pinch of violet and the heady fragrance of loam and bracken combine tenderly the subtle, sweetish taste of yellow fruits, especially vine peaches. The very delicate silk touch in the mouth, pleases our palate in the same way as home-made chantilly cream.

      • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

        
        
        

        For the connoisseur: foie gras with an onion chutney. For the more traditional taste, scallops with salt flour from Guérande, cooked sea food, roasted turbot with a "beurre blanc" sauce and fine poultry and especially \'Bresse capon\' would all do it justice. In a special search for the exotic you can experiment with the palette of Indian cuisine such as Tandoori style.

      • IN DETAILS

        
        
        

        ORIGIN

        
        Mailly Champagne,
        vineyard classified as Grand Cru
        

        COMPOSITION

        
        pinot noir 100%
        

        FORMAT

        
        Bottle 75cl
        

    • Cuvée Demis Sec

      

      • TASTING

        
        
        

        The deep golden tones announce smooth creamy aromas of sweet citrus fruits blended with a bouquet of warm brioche, caramel, ginger bread and ripe pears. The generous mousse and persistent bubbles enhance the density of this ample wine with incredible length in the mouth.

      • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

        
        
        

        Through its unctuousness, it is the true companion to foie gras, fresh or pan-fried. It is also a skilled juggler for the food of the south in the flavour "sucré-salé" (sweet and sour) as pigeon pastilla, duck in honey or similar exotic dish. For desserts, it will end festively the with the cakes and chocolates "mignardises", the clafoutis, tatin tart and souffléés

      • IN DETAILS

        
        
        

        ORIGIN

        
        Mailly Champagne,
        vineyard classified as Grand Cru
        

        COMPOSITION

        
        pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
        

        FORMAT

        
        Bottle 75cl
        

  • Artistic cuvees

    Creative and collectible Champagnes, perfect for art lovers and enthusiasts of great wines.

  • Cuvée L'air

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Luminous golden colour, made yet more lustrous by gracefully twirling bubbles that shimmer with pearly, iridescent reflections. Sweet, fresh-fruit nose (pear, Mirabelle plum, clementine) opens with air to reveal a fine mineral edge and aromas of vanilla spice. The elegant structure of the Chardonnay combines with the smoothness of the Pinot Noir to create a generous, creamy palate attack. Full-bodied fruit aromas are impeccably expressed, mingling with the mineral flavours and culminating in a pure, light finish.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      This airy, tender and lively Champagne makes the perfect aperitif, and is also the ideal match for a wealth of seafood. Sure to delight even the most refined palate when served with scallop carpaccio, roast lobster, turbot fillets with citrus fruits or John Dory with truffle shavings. Poultry and free-range veal are other discerning partners.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      All numbered in a metal gift box, exclusive creation of the French artist Claude Viallat.

      VINTAGE 2005

  • Cuvée Le Feu

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Brilliant, surging and shimming the whirling bubbles evoke a spellbinding magic. The aromas of fresh bread and hazelnuts melt into a amalgam of peaches and acacia. In the mouth it is direct and immediate, developing flavours of the Mirabelle plum in a whirl of cinnamon and citrus fruits.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      It is tender yet lively champagne. Whilst ideal as an aperitif, it is also an ideal wine for the table to compliment your favourite dishes : spiny lobster, tempura, cèp fricassee, oyster in aspic, poularde, rhubarb soufflé or cherry clafoutis. Mailly Grand Cru commends itself for less traditional dishes as it is the "coalescing champagne" with oriental and asian cuisine.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vignoble classé Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25%
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      All numbered in a luxurious, metal presentation case, exclusively created by the French Sculp Florence Valay
      

      VINTAGE 2000

  • Cuvée La Terre

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      The mellow tender golden bubbles spring as a crystal burst of laughter. Immediately, the plenitude of citrus aromas announces a frank and well structured mouth. Fresh almonds, hazel nuts and warm bread tone up with the cacao and crystallized fruit sublimation.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      Scallops with truffles, black sea basses, red mullets and why not fugu for the most daring, and indeed an " epigram of lamb " are the best offering to its rank.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vignoble classé Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      All numbered in a luxurious, metal presentation case, exclusively created by the French Sculptor Bernard Pagès
      

      VINTAGE 1996

• Prestige cuvees

  Exceptional vintage cuvees, to be enjoyed for their own sake. A unique gift that is sure to bring pleasure to your loved ones – once tasted, never forgotten.

  • Cuvée L'intemporelle

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Utterly seductive, brilliant golden colour, shimmering with fine, regular bubbles. The nose is an elegant combination of fruity, floral and mineral notes. Aromas of citrus, peaches, pears, ripe wheat and white flowers develop against a background of mineral notes, layering with hints of chalkiness and brioche. The palate shows a freshness tempered by just sufficient vinosity for a creamy, supple attack, giving way to delicate flavours of lusciously ripe fruit – aromas of Mirabelle plums and citrus, perfectly blended in a tasty, persistent mouthfeel.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      Ideal with a buffet-style dinner, adding a touch of class to those taste-tempting canapés. Equally at ease with a sit-down meal and particularly recommended with pink rosettes of lightly sauteed scallops; line-fished sea-bass in a salt or clay crust; or turbot cooked any way you like. Perfect for an indulgent post-party brunch, to make the event itself even more memorable. An innovative addition to any tea- or garden party.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 60% - Chardonnay 40 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Exclusivement sous coffret luxe.
      Exclusively in luxurious gift box. Limited edition in special white bottles all numbered.
      

      VINTAGE CUVÉE

  • Cuvée L'Intemporelle Rosé

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Soft salmon hues twinkle with orange highlights that show off the delicate stream of bubbles. On the nose, the wine is elegant and refined, with an exquisite combination of wild strawberries, raspberries, nectarines, pears, almonds and wheat. These aromas follow through on the palate, with a magical juxtaposition of red, white and citrus fruits. There is an immediate impression of harmony and precision, plus a radiance and concentration that make for superb finesse. Fleshiness allies with mineral thrust. Power mingles with softness. Silkiness unfurls on the finish in an explosion of dazzling purity.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      The keynote here is lightness: L\'Intemporelle Rosé makes the perfect aperitif, or a sumptuous complement to the subtlest of dishes. Langoustines with raspberries. Red mullet with truffles. One particular recommendation is scallop carpaccio and crayfish tails au gratin. And for the dessert, a fresh-fruit soup made with fruits in season, summer or winter. Succumb to the delights of a post-party brunch, the perfect tribute to a versatile champagne that makes an ingenious accompaniment to any tea-or garden party.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 60% - Chardonnay 40%
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Exclusively in luxurious gift box Limited edition in special white bottles all numbered.
      

      VINTAGE CUVÉE

      
      

  • Cuvée Les Échansons

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      A glittering, golden Champagne, twinkling with amber highlights and an endless cascade of shimmering, festive bubbles. The wine shows depth and refinement on the nose, revealing an exquisite bouquet of perfectly ripe fruit (pears and Mirabelle plums) and crystallized citrus (lemons and mandarins) blended with delicate hints of almonds, sweet pastries, honey and caramel. These flavours linger deliciously on the palate, highlighting the wine\'s dense substance and length. There is a fine balance of fullness and freshness as subtle notes of butter and spice create a wonderfully mellow flavour. A lasting, mineral component, a signature characteristic of this Champagne, underlines the wine\'s radiance and purity to create a lingering palate profile.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      An exceptional Grand Cru Champagne: painstakingly crafted and an absolute benchmark of excellence for the uncompromising oenophile. A worthy match for crayfish raviolis, pan-fried foie gras, scallops with truffles or a poularde de Bresse with morel mushrooms.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      vineyard classified as Grand Cru
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      pinot noir 75% - Chardonnay 25 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl
      Exclusively in luxurious gift box.
      Limited edition in special bottles all numbered.
      

      VINTAGE CUVÉE

      
      

  • Cuvée Exception Blanche

    

    • TASTING

      
      
      

      Golden yellow tones shimmering with green highlights accentuate a constant stream of lively, delicate bubbles. The nose opens on deep aromas of candied citrus mixed with scents of white peaches, Granny Smith apples, ginger and lime-flower. The palate shows a lovely delicacy, evolving towards a balance of roundness and power: lively and mature on the attack with chalky, lemony notes underlining a mineral quality that is offset by a suggestion of almonds, nectarines and bergamot.

    • FOOD AND DRINK HARMONIES

      
      
      

      An expansive, powerful Champagne that will add a touch of distinction to the most lavish appetizers. Delightfully mineral with oysters and caviar; powerfully pure when combined with such gourmet delicacies as roasted crayfish, lobster salad with parmesan shavings, turbot in white butter, white meats with truffles, and sweetbreads.

    • IN DETAILS

      
      
      

      ORIGIN

      
      Mailly Champagne,
      Vineyards classified as Grand Cru of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs.
      

      COMPOSITION

      
      Chardonnay 100 %
      

      FORMAT

      
      Bottle 75cl,
      Exclusively in gift box
      Limited edition in white bottles all numbered.

      VINTAGE CUVÉE

      
      

• Discreet luxury

  
  
  

• Aesthetically-driven design

  

  Imaginative architecture, stylish packaging, clean communication, expressive Champagnes – Mailly Grand Cru Champagne has always moved with the times, creating an identity that is rooted in audacity, innovation and refinement.

  • Glass pavilion

    
    
    

    The Mailly estate is located at the entrance to the village of Mailly Champagne, looking out over the entire Champagne winegrowing area.
    This privileged setting is used to the full by the glass, pavilion-style winery building with its cellars, winemaking facility and reception areas. The work of Italian architect Giovanni Pace, the building is a subtle blend of modern and traditional design. Light is everywhere, framed in a simple, uncluttered style, purified by the use of noble materials such as blonde wood, stone and decorative wrought iron …
    

  • Haute Couture Champagnes

    
    
    

    Each creative venture is expressed in sober and elegant aesthetics that reflect our rigorous commitment to quality, An annual output of just 500,000 bottles every year guarantees optimal quality control.
    Packaging design and gift presentation, using rigorously selected materials, add the final touch to a range of cuvees that are made with the

    
    

• Brand ambassadors

  

  Mailly Grand Cru Champagnes are distributed in France by an exclusive network of wine merchants, sommeliers and restaurateurs. These people are committed professionals who speak the language of wine – people with the skills and experience required to convey the special qualities of Mailly Grand Cru Champagnes. The House now exports to more than 35 countries worldwide, through selected importers who share our commitment to excellence in Champagne.

• Visiting Champagne Mailly Grand Cru

  
  
  

• Getting here

  

  You see the estate rising above a sea of vines as you round a bend in the Route Touristique du Champagne.
  There, like a glass portal to the village, stands the pavilion-style building, serene in its soberly modern and uncluttered simplicity.
  Welcome to Champagne Mailly Grand Cru. The reception facilities and tasting room are open at the following hours:
  Monday to Friday from 8.30am to midday and 2pm-6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to midday.
  From 1 May to 15 December: open all day Saturdays from 9am-5pm and from 11am-5pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
  Voir le plan sur Google Maps
  Voir le Plan sur Via Michelin
  

  Champagne Mailly Grand Cru may be contacted at:

  Champagne Mailly Grand Cru
  28 rue de la Libération
  51500 Mailly Champagne – France
  Tel : 0033 326 494 110
  Fax : 0033 326 494 227
  
  e-mail :contact(at)champagne-mailly.com (at=@)

• Staying in Champagne

  Selected Tourist sites :
  www.tourisme-en-champagne.com
  www.tourisme-champagne-ardenne.com
  www.reims-tourisme.com
  www.champagne.fr
  www.lepharedeverzenay.com

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