"Taissy 1er Cru" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut

Score

91

"Disgorged in November 2023 with a dosage of two grams per liter, Paillard's 2019 Taissy Premier Cru derives from old-vine Pinot Meunier, planted in 1963, sourced from the west-facing lieu-dit Les Dessus de Monthouzons in Taissy. The vineyard is distinguished by shallow, 50-centimeter layers of clay and limestone topsoil. Upon pouring, the wine unfolds to reveal a rich bouquet of red apple and dried apricot, mingling with delicate notes of sweet pastries and clear honey. Full-bodied and muscular, it is charming and pillowy, expansive and textural, with succulent yet vibrant acidity and a lingering, perfumed finish. Structurally, it presents a more generous profile, with less tension than the Ludes bottling—another Pinot Meunier-based cuvée, which is sourced from purchased fruit."