Nicolas Maillart Chaillots Gillis 1Er Cru 2018

Nicolas Maillart Chaillots Gillis 2018 is a rare, single-site Blanc de Blancs from old Chardonnay vines, produced only in exceptional vintages. It reflects a highly artisanal, terroir-focused approach with minimal intervention and zero dosage.

The nose is delicate and precise, with citrus zest, green apple and white flowers layered over subtle toasted notes, almond and a distinct chalky minerality. The palate is dry, energetic and vinous, showing fine tension between ripe fruit concentration and driving acidity, supported by a fine, persistent bead.

Vinified entirely in wooden vats, with long maturation and no filtration before bottling, it has a textured, almost Burgundian feel beneath its Champagne identity. Bone-dry and structured, this is a Champagne built for the table rather than aperitif, pairing beautifully with seafood, poultry, or refined savoury dishes.