# L’Oger Millésime (2022)

- **Producer:** Champagne Michel Mailliard
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, grapefruit, lemon, pear, apple, biscuit, pastry, brioche, almond, hazelnut, honey

## About this wine

Michel Mailliard L’Oger Millésime 2022 is a vintage Champagne produced by Champagne Michel Mailliard, a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1894. This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, a signature of the Côte des Blancs region. The L'Oger cuvée is a 'Millésime,' meaning it is produced from grapes of a single harvest year, highlighting the characteristics of that specific vintage. The estate's vineyards are located in Vertus, a Premier Cru village known for its chalky soils, which contribute to the wine's distinct profile. The fourth generation of the Mailliard family is currently at the helm, continuing their tradition of winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
- A 'Millésime' signifies a single-vintage Champagne.
- Vertus is a Premier Cru village in the Côte des Blancs.
- Family-owned and operated since 1894.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and minerality cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its delicate fruit notes complement the subtle sweetness of seafood. The elegance of this Blanc de Blancs makes it a perfect partner for refined dishes where it can shine without being overpowered.

## Wine making process

The Michel Mailliard L’Oger Millésime 2022 is produced using exclusively first press juice, known as the cuvée. A key winemaking decision is the blocking of malolactic fermentation, a technique employed to maintain the wine's purity, minerality, and precision. The grapes are sourced from the family's vineyards in Vertus, a Premier Cru site in the Côte des Blancs. While specific aging details for this vintage are not yet available, the producer's style suggests a commitment to extended aging on lees for other cuvées, which contributes to complexity and aging potential. The winemaking takes place at a dedicated facility owned by the family.