2017 Mailly, Intemporelle 1x75cl

2017 Mailly, Intemporelle 1x75cl

$135.00 Excl. GST
$147.15 Incl. GST
IN BOND
RETAIL
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Champagne
VINTAGE
2017
PRODUCER
Mailly
WINE TYPE
Sparkling
AVAILABILITY
5, In Stock, Duty Paid

Description

Nuance-filled layers of flavour give this wine exceptional aesthetic elegance. Floral notes interlaced with juicy white fruits and zest of citrus tease out the nascent maturity of the vintage against a backdrop of spring like sappiness. A creamy mousse is followed by a silky palate that delivers vibrant citrus all the way to a sparkling saline and chalk-tinged finish.

“Intemporelle, Timeless, Zeitlos, Tijdloze, Intemporal, Atemporali… L’Intemporelle is a magical blend of fruit from carefully selected parcels, made in a seductive, well balanced style. First released in 1990, this wine has become a favourite of gourmet restaurants far and wide.”

COMPOSITION:
Pinot Noir 60%
Chardonnay 40%

WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Manual picking, whole-cluster pressing. Alcoholic fermentation at 15°C and malolactic in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Ageing on laths in traditional chalk cellars.

BLENDING:
A blend of the vintage’s most re?ned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit, respecting the style of this cuvee always vintage.

PAIRING WITH FOOD:
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 roasted scallops, line-fished sea-bass in a salt or clay crust, turbot cooked any way you like or risotto with white truffle.

SCORE:
91 Points

TASTING NOTES:
6 Jul, 2023 – A big and rich Champagne with a soft and velvety texture. Full-bodied
and very fruity with a slightly sweet finish. Fine bubbles. 60% pinot noir and 40%
chardonnay. Drink or hold.
(Notes from the Winery)

Producer Profile

The Pinnacle of Artisanal Excellence

Founded in 1929 during the Great Depression, Champagne Mailly Grand Cru is a testament to the resilience of a small group of visionary winegrowers. While most Champagne houses source grapes from across the region, Mailly is unique: it is one of the very few estates where 100% of the wines are sourced from a single Grand Cru village.

Located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims nature park, the estate consists of 70 hectares divided into 35 distinct plots.

This “mosaic” of terroirs with vineyards facing all four points of the compass—allows the Cellar Master to craft wines of incredible complexity, balancing the power of Pinot Noir with the elegance of Chardonnay.


The Mailly Distinction

  • 100% Grand Cru Status: Every bottle is crafted from grapes grown in the prestigious Mailly Champagne village, classified as Grand Cru since 1920.
  • The Power of Pinot Noir: The vineyards are planted with 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir here is famed for an “unusual freshness” and saline nuances derived from deep chalky subsoils.
  • A Legacy of Craft: The estate’s kilometer-long chalk cellars were hand-dug by the founding growers over 30 winters, providing the perfect environment for slow, graceful aging.
  • Sustainability: Certified VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne) and HVE since 2021, reflecting a deep commitment to preserving the land for future generations.

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