Description
100% Grand Cru
L’Intemporelle Rosé is a celebration of finesse and summer fruits. Harvested during the celebrated 2018 “Golden Vintage,” this prestige cuvée is defined by its delicate salmon-pink hue and its incredibly silky texture. By blending 60% Pinot Noir (including 7-8% vinified as still red wine) with 40% Chardonnay, Mailly has created a rosé that balances the structural power of Grand Cru fruit with an ethereal, floral lightness.
Presented in the iconic curved L’Intemporelle bottle, the 2018 vintage has benefited from over five years of slow maturation in hand-dug chalk cellars, resulting in a Champagne of rare aromatic precision.
The Look: A luminous, pale salmon-pink with shimmering copper reflections and a fine, persistent bead.
The Nose: Instant and enchanting. In reviews from July 2025, critics rave about the “perfumed” bouquet of wild strawberries, raspberries, and redcurrants, layered with pink grapefruit zest and white flowers.
The Palate: A masterclass in texture. It is “creamy and airy,” offering flavors of crunchy red berries and pomegranate, supported by a sophisticated biscuity richness from extended lees aging.
The Finish: Long, refined, and remarkably fresh. It concludes with a signature chalky minerality and a subtle hint of spice.
Tasting Notes
James Suckling 95
"A very elegant and precise rose… notes of sliced strawberries, rose petals, and flint. Medium-bodied with a long, mineral-driven finish." [James Suckling, 01/07/2024]
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.
