Bruno Paillard - Champagne 'Brut Premiere Cuvée' NV
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Maison Bruno Paillard sprang from its founder’s desire to create a champagne different from any other; extremely pure.
A great champagne for Bruno Paillard is – above all – an “assemblage”, blending: of diverse crus, grape varieties and vintages. It is about the constant desire to capture the elegance which Champagne can bring when it is served with love and care.
Bruno Paillard has always been a lover of the Champagne region and has always been committed to defending and actively shaping it. Preserving the inimitable chalky minerality of Champagne terroir, is a priority of the Maison. Great care is taken in the vineyards, to work sustainably and express this specificity.
In the winery, each “cru” is vinified separately in tank or barrel to allow a precise selection during the blends. The addition of “Reserve Wines” during the blending process gives consistency to the style of the Maison’s Multi-Vintages. Depending upon the characteristics of the year, the amount which is added varies from 25% to 50%.
The team has grown. Alice Paillard joined her father in January 2007 and is now in charge of the family business, having worked for a year in the vineyards and in the cellar, and a further four years dedicated to export sales development.
Today, Maison Bruno Paillard is still independent and resolutely faithful to its style – export 75% of this wines through 30 different countries – mostly to Europe, Asia and Northern America.
Selection of the first press of Pinot Meunier (22%), Chardonnay (33%) and Pinot Noir (45%), of which a part (20%) makes its first fermentation in barrel. In addition, there are the reserve wines, 25 vintages blended since 1985 in a proportion that can go up to 50%. A long aging in the cellar takes place, 3 years on lees followed by 6 months minimum after disgorgement. The extra-brut dosage, Extra-Brut lets the purity of the terroir speak.
"The NV Extra Brut Premiere Cuvée is bright, precise and beautifully focused. In other words, a classic Bruno Paillard Champagne. Lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine peel, chamomile and dried flowers all grace this taut, super-expressive NV Champagne. Medium in body and airy, with terrific depth the Premiere Cuvée is classy and inviting. Time in the glass brings out the breadth and textural richness of the red grapes in the blend. It will drink beautifully as an aperitif or with lighter foods at the dinner table." - 91 Points, Vinous
"This has a super fresh, attractive nose with brioche, lemons, toasty autolysis and peaches. The palate is soft, smooth and bright, the acidity delivering a fresh edge to the sweet lemons, peaches and pineapple." - 91 Points, James Suckling
Producer: Bruno Paillard
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Champagne
Vintage: NV
Size: 750ml