75cl
Champagne Bruno Paillard Cuvee 72 Brut
Vendor code : 1420
Color
White
Fortress
12.5%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Bruno Paillard
Grape
Pinot Meunier; Chardonnay; Pinot Noir
Bruno Paillard Cuvée 72 is for those who want Champagne with real maturity and depth, not a standard non-vintage style. It works when you need a bottle that carries a dinner and continues to evolve in the glass. The reason to choose it: extended aging (72 months) and a reserve wine system dating back to 1985, which adds complexity without heaviness. A blend of more than 30 base wines from different crus, varieties, and vintages, based on first pressings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier, with around 20% fermented in oak. Aged 36 months on lees and another 36 months after disgorgement. Ripe fruit, floral tones, spice, light toast. Structured, precise, and persistent—a Champagne shaped by time rather than dosage.
Bruno Paillard presents a focused range of cuvées built around a terroir-driven approach to Champagne. The wines are produced in an Extra Brut style, emphasizing mineral structure, tension and precision. Even the multi-vintage Première Cuvée shows strong ageing potential. Over the years, Bruno Paillard, working across 32 hectares, has established itself among the leading addresses in Champagne. The house relies on a system of reserve wines developed since 1985 using a solera approach, contributing to depth and continuity of style. Born in 1953 into a family of brokers deeply connected to the Champagne trade, Bruno Paillard founded his house in 1981 and quickly gained international recognition despite its modest scale. Operating as a négociant-propriétaire, the estate owns vineyards in 15 villages, including Oger, Le Mesnil, Verzenay and Bouzy. While not certified organic, vineyard work follows many organic principles, with biodynamic practices applied on selected parcels. Wines undergo extended ageing on lees, with limited use of oak (around 20% of production). Only the first-press juice is used, and most cuvées complete malolactic fermentation. The style is defined by clarity, fine mousse and low dosage, combining elegance with a precise, restrained structure. Nec Plus Ultra 2009 remains one of the reference wines of the house.
Reviews from critics
91/100
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Wine Enthusiast
Bright fruit and acidity are combined with a touch of maturity to give a balanced Champagne. White fruits and a taut texture make this just ready to drink.