Champagne Pierre Paillard
"Les Parcelles Bouzy" Grand Cru Extra Brut
"Les Parcelles Bouzy" Grand Cru Extra Brut
Info
Producer:
Appellation:
Montagne de Reims
Variety:
Blend- Champagne
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KPA-01-20 | 0/ml |
| Half Bottle | FR-KPA-01-20H | 12/375ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-05-08
"Paillard™s NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XX hails from the 2020 vintage and, in keeping with the tradition, incorporates 20% reserve wines. It embodies the signature blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from the sun-drenched, south-facing slopes of Bouzy. The bouquet is expressive, unfolding with aromas of pear, ripe citrus and warm spices, mingling with nuances of toasted bread and orange zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, showcasing a livelier, more luminous fruit profile than its predecessor, driven by racy acidity and finishing with a pronounced saline finish. True to the estate™s approach, maturation take place in 350-liter oak barrels, with the final cuvée composed from a mosaic of approximately 25 distinct parcels across Bouzy. The dosage is set at two grams per liter."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
NV
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2026-08-17
"The purity and intensity are very impressive, with strawberry, lemon rind, iron, clove and rose leaf aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied. The tight phenolics gives this a firm mouthfeel and notes of orange peel and stones. Based on 2022. A blend of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. 36 months on the lees. 3 g/L dosage. Drink or hold."
NV
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2026-01-25
"Lovely aromas of deep roasted apricot and brown pastry, there's lots of maturity here with notes of dried pears, Seville orange and buttered toast. It's very expressive, with lots of bitter orange, and the palate is big, bright and detailed. There's a pleasant bitterness on the long finish, with lots of white pepper and a sunny Chardonnay character in there. Spicy stuff."
NV
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-09-10
"A toasty version, animated by racy acidity, with fragrant accents of lime blossoms, grilled macadamia nut and vanilla enmeshed with flavors of lemon meringue pie, wild cherry, tangerine peel, chopped hazelnut and fleur de sel. Reminiscent of grand cru white Burgundy with bubbles, give this short-term cellaring to reveal all of its charms. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged January 2025. 700 cases imported. - AN"
NV
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2026-07-30
"Disgorged in December 2025 with a dosage of three grams per liter, Paillard's NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XXII is based on the 2022 vintage and, as ever, is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the sun-kissed, south-facing slopes of Bouzy. The wine opens with a flamboyant bouquet, bursting from the glass with aromas of red cherry, orange oil and apricot, mingled with notes of buttery pastry and lychee. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and rich yet vibrant, it is built around a fleshy core of fruit and succulent acids, concluding with an expansive finish."
NV
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2026-12-15
"Subtle at first, this elegant Champagne expands nicely, revealing a finely meshed range of crushed damson plum and white raspberry fruit, lemon thyme, toasted almond, and minerally oyster shell and smoke notes. Texturally, this offers creamy weight, a nappe on the palate, lightened and balanced by sleek acidity. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged November 2025."
NV
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2025-04-28
"A minerally version, with a smoky underpinning, plus layers of crunchy pear, Meyer lemon peel, fresh thyme and blanched almond. Firm and chalky through the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged May 2022. - AN"