75cl
Champagne Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee Extra Brut
Vendor code : 146
Bruno Paillard is a prominent name in Champagne, representing one of the most respected houses and a key personality in the industry. Bruno Paillard is, above all, an “assemblage” – a blend of diverse crus, grape varieties, and vintages. The Bruno Paillard style combines elegance and complexity without heaviness, featuring surprising purity and a noticeable yet not overpowering freshness. One of the house’s significant achievements is the mandatory aging of champagne after disgorgement, ensuring that the wine has had time to rest and restore its balance after all the manipulations.
Color
White
Fortress
12%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Bruno Paillard
Grape
Pinot Meunier; Chardonnay; Pinot Noir
The Première Cuvée is a deeply personal interpretation of the entire Champagne region, crafted through the selection of 35 out of the 320 crus in Champagne. The precise composition, involving more than 30 crus, remains a closely guarded house secret. This blend includes 25 vintages, dating back to 1985, which can constitute up to 50% of the final blend. The aging process exceeds legal requirements, with three years sur lie followed by at least an additional five months after disgorgement. The primary aromas reveal the citrus notes of Chardonnay: lime and grapefruit. Then, the red fruit aromas of Pinot Noir emerge: redcurrant, raspberry, and morello cherry. When allowed to open up in the glass, the wine develops hints of dried fruits, sometimes exotic, contributed by Pinot Meunier. The palate is lively and vivacious, thanks to a low dosage, with the aromas from the nose echoed in the mouth. Initial flavors of citrus, almonds, and toasted bread are soon joined by redcurrant jelly and darker fruits like cherry, fig, and blackberry.
Reviews from critics
90/100
1 points
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Wine Enthusiast
The nonvintage Champagne from this producer shows its penchant for dry wines. This wine, a blend of the three Champagne grapes, is dry but it makes up for that with the ripe white and citrus fruits. It is ready to drink.