{"product_id":"nicolas-maillart-jolivettes-grand-cru-2016","title":"Nicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru Bouzy 2016 is a striking single-vineyard Champagne that captures the power and precision of one of Champagne’s most celebrated Grand Cru sites. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, it reflects Nicolas Maillart’s terroir-focused approach and the distinctive character of the 2016 vintage, with depth, freshness, and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Champagne shows a beautiful golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is expressive and layered, opening with red berries such as cherry and raspberry, followed by subtle notes of citrus, spice, toasted almonds, brioche, and a mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with a silky mousse and precise acidity that lift the ripe fruit and chalky mineral notes. The finish is long and persistent, with hints of star anise, mature fruit, and limestone. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, likely to gain further complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée comes from the Jolivettes parcel in Bouzy, a Grand Cru village known for its south-facing slopes and chalk-rich soils, which provide ideal ripening conditions and a marked mineral drive. The grapes were harvested by hand, as is customary for top Champagne sites, to preserve fruit integrity and ensure only the best Pinot Noir reached the cellar. Vinification is carried out with a strong emphasis on expressing the character of the vineyard and vintage, followed by extended lees aging to build texture, aromatic complexity, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a gastronomic Champagne that pairs beautifully with duck breast, quail, foie gras, and mature cheeses. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C to allow its layers of fruit, spice, and minerality to unfold. Decanting is not typically necessary, though allowing it a little time in the glass can reveal even more nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Nicolas Maillart is a respected grower-producer known for crafting terroir-driven Champagnes with precision and character. Based in the Montagne de Reims, the estate has earned a strong reputation for highlighting individual parcels and Grand Cru sites, particularly through its expressive Pinot Noir wines. Nicolas Maillart is widely regarded for combining traditional Champagne craftsmanship with a modern, site-specific approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Nicolas Maillart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122445787378,"sku":"FW-5946","price":106.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/jolivettes_nv.png?v=1777476064","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/nicolas-maillart-jolivettes-grand-cru-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}