Domaine de Marzilly (Ullens), Champagne, Lot 10 Brut - Magnum
Maxime Ullens manages Domaine de Marzilly with a focus on the distinct Thanetian sands of Hermonville, utilizing organic viticulture and permanent cover crops to drive vine health and soil microbial activity. In the cellar, Lot 10 is vinified entirely in French oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, a technical choice designed to preserve the high natural acidity inherent to the Massif de Saint-Thierry. This northernmost terroir, characterized by sandy topsoils over deep clay-limestone, imparts a specific mineral tension and skeletal precision to the Meunier-dominant blend. The resulting structure in this magnum format is defined by a broad mid-palate density balanced by a chiseled, crystalline acidity and fine-grained phenolics derived from the wood-aging. This is a rigorous expression of Champagne’s northern fringe, prioritizing structural integrity and textural persistence over primary aromatics.