Champagne Pierre Paillard

"Ambonnay Grand Cru" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut

"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 (lieux-dits “Les Aigremonts”, “La Guillotte”, “Le Village”)
  • Planted in 1969, 1966, and 1968
  • Chalk terroir with some clay
  • Ambient yeast fermentation
  • Yes malo
  • Fermented and aged in 350L barrels
  • Aged 48 months on the lees; Tiré liège
  • Dosage: 2g/L
  • Unfined and unfiltered

Info

Producer:
Champagne Pierre Paillard
Vintage:
2021
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-34-21 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Decanter
Score
94
Date
2026-04-13
"2021 was not the easiest year in the Montagne de Reims, but the south face's relative strength shines through in what is the pick of the Paillard's single-village releases from this year. It sidesteps some of the year's angularity in favour of something fluent, polished and citric. There's nectarine, pineapple and perfectly pitched charry and nutty oak nuances melding into a rewarding, focused expression of Pinot Noir."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2020
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."
2020
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."
2020
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."