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Champagne Bruno Paillard - Première Cuvée Extra Brut

Name: Champagne Bruno Paillard - Première Cuvée Extra Brut
Brand: Champagne Bruno Paillard
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Champagne|Sparkling wine

4.2/5 (6 customers)

94/100

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Gault & Millau

92+/100

Robert Parker

vivid

mineral

gourmet

foie gras

aperitif

"Remarkably elegant, combining minerality and aromatic richness, it's sure to win you over!"

Bruno Paillard's signature Première Cuvée Extra Brut is a highly personal interpretation of the entire region. It is the fruit of over 30 crus from the noblest terroirs of Champagne, whose composition is kept secret. Crystal-clear and sophisticated, this cuvée is perfect as an aperitif or to accompany a sophisticated meal.

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Estate

Champagne Bruno Paillard

Cuvée

Première Cuvée Extra Brut

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape varieties

45% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Meunier

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Traditional, meticulous Champagne method, exclusive use of the purest first press

Breeding

3 years on the lees, after disgorging, the date of which is shown on the back label, the Première Cuvée rests for a further 5 months in the cellar before shipping.

Alcohol content

12%

Eye

Bright straw gold, extremely fine, lively bubbles

Nose

Fresh and fruity, first citrus aromas - lime, grapefruit - typical of Chardonnay, then red fruit aromas: redcurrant, raspberry, morello cherry, revealing the strong presence of Pinot Noir.

Mouth

Lively attack, chalky minerality, initial flavors of citrus fruit, almonds, toast, gourmet fullness and good length, clean, saline finish.

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy as an aperitif, with puff pastries, fish, shellfish, foie gras, white meats, Brie de Meaux, old Salers...

More information on Champagne Bruno Paillard

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A beautiful autolysis and a gourmet palate of almond blossom and candied zest, combined with an invigorating, delicate bubble, hit the nail on the head. As is often the case with the house's champagnes, this cuvée calls for fine gastronomy: it's easy to imagine a blue lobster grilled with binchotan, accompanied by a few broad beans and peas and shell jus.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated ( 2023 guide) 92+/100 (Great wine)

About the wine:

A blend of 45% pinot noir, 33% chardonnay and 22% pinot meunier, Paillard NV Extra-Brut Première Cuvée expresses an elegant, fresh bouquet with aromas of citrus oil, lemon, spring flowers, pomelo and hints of pastry. Medium to full-bodied, crystalline and vibrant, it is rounded off by a delicate mousse and a chalky finish. Enjoy within the next three years.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

"Since its creation in 1981, founder and still manager Bruno Paillard has continued to pursue a wide range of activities, including that of CEO of the Lanson-BBC group. He is now supported by his daughter Alice, who passionately oversees relations with the vineyard, part of which is still entirely under cultivation, moving closer to the organic ethic without claiming certification. For the past two years, we've been delighted to come back to this house and the spirit of its aromatic, expressive cuvées, underpinned on the palate by fine acidity and delicate bubbles. Disgorgement dates are indicated on the back labels. We give it its first star.

Customer rating

4.2/5

on 6 reviews