# Brut Selection (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Henri Maillart & Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, peach, apple, almond, pastry, biscuit, brioche, dried apricot, honey

## About this wine

Henri Maillart Brut Selection is a Non-Vintage Champagne produced by Champagne Henri Maillart & Fils, a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1753 in Chamery. Located in the Premier Cru village of Chamery on the Montagne de Reims, the estate is managed by the sixth generation, Benjamin Maillart. The wine is a blend typically featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, reflecting the characteristics of its specific terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Family has cultivated vines in Chamery since 1753.
- Estate is a 'Récoltant-Manipulant' (RC), meaning they grow and make their own Champagne.
- Chamery is a Premier Cru classified village.

## Food pairing

The wine's notable freshness and acidity cut through richness and fat, making it an excellent companion for creamy dishes and seafood. Its complexity can stand up to more robust flavors, while its elegance complements delicate preparations.

## Wine making process

Henri Maillart Brut Selection is produced using the traditional Champagne method (méthode traditionnelle champenoise). Grapes are manually harvested and undergo fermentation in tanks. The wine is then aged for an extended period, with indications of at least 8 years on laths and in bottles, before dosage (typically 7 g/l) and final bottling. The estate follows reasoned viticulture practices.