Champagne Mailly Grand Cru Brut Reserve

The vineyards entitled to the Champagne appellation are spread over 319 municipalities. Only 17 of these municipalities are entitled to the Grand Cru appellation because their terroir is of the highest quality. The grapes from those terroirs are very popular, rare and relatively expensive. They are used almost exclusively in the composition of the Cuvée prestige wines of the major champagne houses.

The Champagne Mailly Grand Cru Brut Reserve is made from 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The wine has a golden yellow color with a nice mousse. This is a Champagne of great class! Put this next to the more 'marketing-driven champagnes' and you will also find that the value of this champagne is in the wine and not in the advertising budget. Subtle, full, mineral and refined dry taste, very fine bubbles and a long, powerful aftertaste. The wine shows aromas of lightly toasted bread, fresh butter and apricot. Nice fruity flavors in the mouth complemented by toast and butter aromas. Good lingering, lively and delicate mousse.