Champagne Pierre Paillard
"Ambonnay Grand Cru" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
"Ambonnay Grand Cru" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
- Certified organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- From Ambonnay Grand Cru (Les Aigremonts, La Guillotte, Le Village)
- Planted in 1969, 1966 & 1968
- Fermented and aged in 350L barrels
- Aged 48 months on the lees
- Tiré liège
- Dosage: 2g/L
- Unfined and unfiltered
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Montagne de Reims
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KPA-34-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2025-12-16
"Coming from two plots that face north and northwest, with 55-year-old vines planted in the 1970s, the 2020 Champagne Grand Cru Verzenay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir Extra Brut is a bright straw color and offers lovely elegance, its mineral texture guiding the wine across the palate. Pretty and red-fruited, it has medium body, balanced ripeness, and a subtle chalky texture. I really enjoyed this, but it may need time to come out of its shell. Drink 2026-2045."
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-08-05
"This has a light copper hue and aromas of cloves, sliced apples, peach pits and grilled brioche. It™s silky and refined on the palate, with fine bubbles. Toasty, spicy nuances. Lots of flavor. Long, dry and beautiful. Disgorged December 2024. 3 g/L dosage. Drink now or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2025-12-30
"The 2020 Extra Brut Ambonnay Grand Cru emerges from old vines in the Aigremonts, Guillotte and Village lieux-dits, all planted in the 1960s. Readers will find an aromatic, mid-weight Ambonnay endowed with tons of class and nuance. Crushed flowers, ginger, spice, mint, lemon oil and chamomile unfurl in the glass. The low-dosage style is a bit strict, but otherwise, this is nicely done. Aeration releases the wine's power. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024."