Nicolas Maillart Champagne Premier Cru Villers-Allerand Les Loges

Tasted 9 June 2022 Champagne · Premier Cru

This became the house Champagne for the night. A solid performer and a serious ground pounder for those who are into just gettin' yer party on. Just don't serve it next to a 2013 Cristal. That can be a slight killjoy…

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Producer: Nicolas Maillart
Wine: All vintages
Region: Champagne · Premier Cru
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Record: NV Nicolas Maillart Champagne Premier Cru Villers-Allerand Les Loges

Tasting history

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17 September 2021 Similar to my note in February 2021. Pours a translucent light salmon color, with super food-friendly/complimentary flavors that highlight light… 12 February 2021 Disgorged 11/2020. 2018 base. 100% Pinot Noir. 0g/L dosage.

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Give this air. It is a billion times more elevated when it can stretch its legs a bit. Perhaps even a decant if you can keep it cold. The 2012 is still the one to beat, but this 2014 isn't anything…

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Pours a salmon hue, resembling a Rosé in the glass. Somewhat aggressive bubbles, with no aromas in the nose at all. At first, this is notably bitter and extremely linear on the palate. (This needs…

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