Pierre Paillard
Champagne Grand Cru Pinot Noir Les Maillerettes Bouzy Extra Brut 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noir Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Base wine aged for 10 months in oak barrels; 48 months on the lees (long ageing on the lees). |
- Grand Cru Origin: Bouzy, Montagne de Reims; single vineyard Les Maillerettes
- Grapes and style: 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs, Extra Brut (3 g/l), 13% vol
- Extended ageing: 10 months in oak and 48 months on the lees in chalk cellars
- Sensory profile: red fruits, spices and chalk; savoury palate with a citrus finish
- Serving and pairings: 8–10 °C; aperitif, starters, lean fish, veal and poultry
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Pinot Noir Les Maillerettes Bouzy Extra Brut is an outstanding Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Noir grapes. The sparkling process is carried out using the Traditional Method, ensuring a solid structure and superior qualitative depth. Visually, it shines with a straw yellow hue, enlivened by a fine and creamy perlage. On the palate, it is vibrant, taut and savoury, with aromas of wild strawberry, currant and delicate hints of bread crust. It is a gastronomic and versatile wine, able to enhance fish dishes, white meats and cheeses with balance.
Where it comes from
This cuvée is born from the single vineyard Les Maillerettes in Bouzy, a renowned Grand Cru located in the Montagne de Reims. The character of the plot comes from old Pinot Noir vines over forty years old, which ensure a defined aromatic concentration. The subsoil, strongly characterised by chalk, gives the Champagne a pronounced mineral imprint and a persistent saline trail. The careful selection of grapes reflects the authentic identity of the terroir, further enhanced by farming practices that comply with organic certification standards.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves an initial stage where the base wine spends 10 months in oak barrels, giving solidity to the flavour profile. This is followed by a long ageing on the lees for 48 months in cool underground cellars, enriching the sensory profile with elegant tertiary aromas. The dosage of 3 g/l defines the clarity of the Extra Brut style, allowing a long finish to emerge where notes of lemon, brown butter and caramel blend perfectly. This meticulous technique results in a complex wine, ideal for accompanying an entire meal.
History and Curiosities
This prestigious Grand Cru Champagne originates in the historic heart of Bouzy from old Pinot Noir vines planted in 1970. An authentic expression of a single vineyard, this Blanc de Noirs sees its base wine aged for ten months in oak barrels, then matures for a full 48 months on the lees in chalk cellars. This artisanal mastery, combined with strict organic certification, gives rise to an Extra Brut with remarkable ageing potential, perfect for tasting up to 2035. Awarded 98 points, it embodies the excellence of the Montagne de Reims.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1946
| Name | Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Pinot noir Les Maillerettes Bouzy Extra Brut 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Pierre Paillard |
| Story | History and Curiosities This prestigious Grand Cru Champagne originates in the historic heart of Bouzy from old Pinot Noir vines planted in 1970. An authentic expression of a single vineyard, this Blanc de Noirs sees its base wine aged for ten months in oak barrels, then matures for a full 48 months on the lees in chalk cellars. This artisanal mastery, combined with strict organic certification, gives rise to an Extra Brut with remarkable ageing potential, perfect for tasting up to 2035. Awarded 98 points, it embodies the excellence of the Montagne de Reims. |
| Origin | Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | 48 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (bottle fermentation); base wine aged for 10 months in oak barrels; 48 months on the lees (extended lees ageing); dosage 3 g/l (extra brut). |
| Aging | Base wine aged for 10 months in oak barrels; 48 months on the lees (long ageing on the lees). |
| Total acidity | 1.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |