Bruno Paillard
Champagne Dosage Zéro
| Denomination | AOC Champagne |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Long ageing on the lees in bottle for 3–4 years and at least 6 months after disgorgement; about half of the wine is vinified in small oak barrels. |
- Pas dosé style: No dosage, no added sugars, dry and clear character
- Grape composition: 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
- Ageing: 3-4 years on the lees and at least 6 months after disgorgement
- Aromatic profile: White fruit, almond, star anise and toasted notes
- Pairings: Ideal for refined aperitifs, light starters and fish dishes, with a savoury finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Dosage Zéro by Bruno Paillard is a Champagne with a pure and rigorous profile, produced according to the Traditional Method. Its elegant blend combines Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a tasting experience that enhances the vibrancy of the terroir without any added sugars. In the glass, it reveals a very fine and brilliant perlage, which precedes a refined bouquet of white fruits, fresh almond and delicate toasted notes. On the palate, it is dry, taut and distinctly savoury, with a sharp texture leading to a saline and chalky finish, ideal for delicate starters and fish-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The soul of this wine is born in the outstanding territories of Champagne, thanks to a careful selection of grapes grown on the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims and the hillsides of the Vallée de la Marne. This location gives the Champagne an incredibly taut and linear expression. The chalky soil of the hills imparts a pronounced chalky mineral note to the wine, resulting in an essential profile that makes purity its stylistic hallmark. Meticulous selection work ensures a harmonious balance even in the absence of sugar dosage.
How it is produced
The excellence of Dosage Zéro begins with the selection of the free-run must, a significant portion of which is vinified in small oak barrels to enrich the structure while preserving its freshness. The identity and aromatic complexity of the blend are defined by a significant percentage of precious reserve wines, which provide depth and stylistic continuity to the Champagne. After the prise de mousse, the wine undergoes a long ageing on the lees for over three years. This is followed by a further period of rest after disgorgement, an essential step to perfectly integrate every nuance and deliver a tasting experience with a vibrant, clean and persistent character.
History and Curiosities
Created in the early Nineties to embody energy and balance, Bruno Paillard's Dosage Zéro was successfully relaunched twenty years later. This refined cuvée with no added sugars stands out for its extraordinary use of reserve wines, which make up more than half of the blend. About half of the must ferments in small oak barrels, then matures on the lees for three to four years. A further rest after disgorgement of at least six months gives this Champagne a rare charm and vibrant elegance.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: Mathieu Pingret
- Hectares: 32
According to Bruno Paillard, a great Champagne is first and foremost a blend of wines: first and foremost of crus, of grapes, but also vintages always with this desire to capture the quintessence of finesse and elegance that Champagne can offer when it is served lovingly. Read more
| Name | Bruno Paillard Champagne Dosage Zero |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bruno Paillard |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in the early Nineties to embody energy and balance, Bruno Paillard's Dosage Zéro was successfully relaunched twenty years later. This refined cuvée with no added sugars stands out for its extraordinary use of reserve wines, which make up more than half of the blend. About half of the must ferments in small oak barrels, then matures on the lees for three to four years. A further rest after disgorgement of at least six months gives this Champagne a rare charm and vibrant elegance. |
| Origin | Champagne: northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims and first slopes on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Selection of the first must from the three varieties; about half of the wine vinified in small oak barrels; extensive use of reserve wines (over half of the blend); long ageing on the lees in bottle for 3–4 years and at least 6 months after disgorgement; zero dosage (no added sugars). |
| Aging | Long ageing on the lees in bottle for 3–4 years and at least 6 months after disgorgement; about half of the wine is vinified in small oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |