Bruno Paillard - Brut Blanc de Blancs Réserve Privée Grand Cru
15,5/20
RVF
2*Étoiles
Hachette
Notes: RVF 15.5/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine)
“This cuvée offers all the distinction expected of a pure Chardonnay. It was disgorged ‘en petite mousse’: fine bubbles rise through its clear color. The elegant nose combines delicacy and power, blending floral and toasty aromas. The palate, in perfect harmony, combines silky fullness with structure. A distinguished champagne, perfect as an aperitif.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014)
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Eye
A very pale, brilliant gold color with green highlights
Nose
Distinct citrus aromas (lime, grapefruit) complemented by white flowers. Upon aeration, hints of almond and bread crust emerge.
Palate
The attack is lively, evoking a complex sensation that blends citrus with white-fleshed fruits, leading to a fresh, long finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink starting at
2014
Drink before
2018
Production
15,000 to 20,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
"It's the perfect wine for an aperitif, and it can also be paired with fish—or even an entire meal, as long as none of the dishes are too spicy or, above all, too sweet."
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2014 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding Wine)
About the wine:
This champagne house is considered the newest among the major houses. A descendant of winemakers, Bruno Paillard founded it in 1981 with the goal of exporting high-end cuvées. Two decades later, 75% of the champagnes produced in its state-of-the-art winery are exported. All cuvées contain at least 20% barrel-aged wine, and their dosage is carefully measured. This cuvée offers all the distinction expected of a pure Chardonnay. It was drawn “en petite mousse,” resulting in fine bubbles rising through its pale color. The elegant nose combines delicacy and power, blending floral and toasty aromas. The palate, in perfect harmony, combines silky fullness with structure. A distinguished champagne, perfect as an aperitif.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
“Since its founding in 1981, its founder and longtime manager, Bruno Paillard, has continued to juggle numerous responsibilities, including serving as 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 organically farmed, adhering closely to organic principles without seeking certification. For the past two years, we have been delighted to rediscover this house and the spirit of its aromatic, expressive cuvées, supported on the palate by fine acidity and delicate bubbles. The disgorgement dates are listed on the back labels. We are awarding it its first star.”
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