75cl
Champagne Bruno Paillard Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru
Vendor code : 145
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.
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Exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes, this wine is also known as "the Lace of Champagne" due to its very fine and persistent white mousse. It is crafted from the first pressing of Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from grands crus vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. The reserve wines consist of 25 vintages, dating back to 1985. After four years sur lie, the wine undergoes an additional ten months of aging following disgorgement. The delicacy of the bubbles tames the naturally mineral character of the Grands Crus, offering a sensation that is both creamy and lively. The first aromas are of citrus—lime and grapefruit—followed by white flowers. As the wine opens up in the glass, hints of almond and toast emerge. The entry is lively, leading to a complex combination of citrus and white flowers. The effervescence is extremely fine, silky, and creamy, with a fresh and long-lasting finish.
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.
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