Description
This red Mâcon Igé from Nicolas Maillet comes from an old Gamay vineyard cultivated using organic methods. The wine displays a sparkling fruitiness, with intense aromas of blackberries, strawberries and wild raspberries. The attack on the palate is both supple and lively, with well-integrated tannins. A lovely, flavourful and indulgent wine that bears the signature of Nicolas Maillet.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
The vineyard is maintained using organic farming methods (AB certification monitored by Ecocert) and biodynamic practices (Demeter certification). Particular attention is paid to soil management, with the elimination of chemical herbicides and regular ploughing throughout the year to encourage deep root development in the vines. This also helps maintain significant microbiological activity within the soil. The grapes are harvested by hand using small crates to ensure the grapes remain as intact as possible.
Nicolas Maillet’s Mâcon Igé red in detail:
- Grape variety: Gamay
- Soil: clay-limestone,
- Hand-harvested into 35 kg crates
- Harvested on 2 September 2022
- Maceration for around twenty days with temperature control
- Malolactic fermentation completed
- Bottling date: 11 July 2023
- Organic farming certified by Ecocert.
- Cellaring potential: 3 to 4 years.
What to eat with a red Mâcon Igé from Nicolas Maillet?
- Cold meats
- Grilled meats
- Perfect with a Carpaccio of Simone Zanoni’s Arlequin beef
- Black Forest cake
