Champagne Pierre Paillard
"Les Parcelles Bouzy" Grand Cru Extra Brut
"Les Parcelles Bouzy" Grand Cru Extra Brut
- Certified organic
- 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
- 80% 2021, 20% reserve wine
- From Bouzy Grand Cru (lieux-dits “Les Mailleretes”, “Les Mignottes”, “Les Motelettes”)
- Chalk terroir with some clay
- South facing
- 55+ year old vines
- Ambient yeast fermentation
- Yes malo
- Fermented and aged in 350L barrels
- Aged 36 months on the lees
- Dosage: 3g/L
- Unfined and unfiltered
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Montagne de Reims
Variety:
Blend- Champagne
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KPA-01-21 | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | FR-KPA-01-21H | 12/375ml |
| Magnum | FR-KPA-01-21M | 3/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-11-19
"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. Best after 2027. "A.N."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
NV
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-05-08
"Disgorged in November 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter, Paillard's NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XIX is based on the 2019 vintage, complemented by 30% reserve wines from 2018 to 2016. A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from south-facing slopes and vinified in 350-liter barrels, it unfurls from the glass with aromas of tangerine zest, grapefruit and nectarine, mingling with brioche and spices. On the palate, it™s medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with a rich core of fruit underpinned by vibrant acidity, concluding with a chalky finish. This is a fine introduction to the estate, based on a terrific vintage. As always, it derives from some 25 plots in Bouzy."
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."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-05-08
"Disgorged in November 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter, Paillard's NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XIX is based on the 2019 vintage, complemented by 30% reserve wines from 2018 to 2016. A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from south-facing slopes and vinified in 350-liter barrels, it unfurls from the glass with aromas of tangerine zest, grapefruit and nectarine, mingling with brioche and spices. On the palate, it™s medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with a rich core of fruit underpinned by vibrant acidity, concluding with a chalky finish. This is a fine introduction to the estate, based on a terrific vintage. As always, it derives from some 25 plots in Bouzy."